Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
Description
This coconut shrimp air fryer recipe makes a quick and healthy appetizer of crisp, succulent shrimp served with a sweet and spicy honey-lime dip.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
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2 large eggs
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2/3 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
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1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
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12 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
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cooking spray
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
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1/4 cup honey
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1/4 cup lime juice
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1 serrano chile, thinly sliced
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2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
1
Gather the ingredients.
2
Stir together flour and pepper in a shallow dish. Lightly beat eggs in a second shallow dish. Stir together coconut and panko in a third shallow dish.
3
Working one at a time, dredge shrimp in flour mixture; shake off excess. Dip floured shrimp in egg; allow any excess to drip off. Finally, dredge in coconut mixture, pressing to adhere. Place shrimp on a plate. Coat shrimp well with cooking spray.
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Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place 1/2 of the shrimp in the air fryer and cook about 3 minutes. Turn shrimp over and continue cooking until golden, about 3 minutes more. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
5
Meanwhile, whisk together honey, lime juice, and serrano chile in a small bowl.
6
Sprinkle fried shrimp with cilantro and serve with honey-lime dip.