Description
A crispy and flavorful air fryer coconut shrimp served with a tangy chili-lime dip. Perfect as an appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili sauce
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
- Mix shredded coconut, panko, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat shrimp in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then press into coconut mixture.
- Place shrimp in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Mix mayonnaise, lime juice, and chili sauce for the dip.
- Serve hot with the dip.
Notes
- Pat shrimp dry before coating for better adhesion.
- Use unsweetened shredded coconut for a balanced flavor.
- Adjust chili sauce for more or less heat.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (4 shrimp)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 160mg