Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp Recipe
- cook TIME 15 mins
- prep TIME 10 mins
- total TIME 25 mins
Ingredients (12)
- 9 oz raw shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on, equals 18 oz whole
- 1/4 cup desiccated coconut
- 1 medium egg beaten
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup plain panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp canola oil
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Heinz ketchup
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
In a mixing bowl, combine 9 oz peeled and deveined shrimp with 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Marinate well.
On a large plate, mix 1/4 cup plain panko breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup desiccated coconut, and 1 tsp canola oil. Prepare two other plates of 1 tbsp flour and 1 beaten egg.
Dredge the shrimp in flour and shake off excess.
Dip the floured shrimp in the beaten egg.
Bread the shrimp in the panko-coconut coating. Repeat the coating steps with the remaining shrimp.
Transfer the breaded shrimp to the frying basket in the air fryer. Arrange them in a single layer and fry at 375℉ for 12 minutes. No need to flip halfway.
In the meantime, make the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp mayonnaise and 2 tbsp ketchup.
Garnish the coconut shrimp with 2 tbsp chopped parsley.
Portion out the coconut shrimp and serve hot with the mayo-ketchup sauce on the side.
