Air-Fryer Coconut Shrimp

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This air-fryer coconut shrimp is quick and easy to assemble. We dip these crispy shrimp in a hot-and-sweet chili sauce made from scratch, but any store-bought dipping sauce will pair nicely with this easy appetizer.

Hilary Meyer

Updated on September 18, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

air fryer coconut shrimp — Photo: Jacob Fox

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free High-Protein

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Ingredients

⅓ cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons chile-garlic sauce
½ cup water plus 2 tablespoons, divided
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 large egg whites
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
½ cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
24 large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on
Cooking spray

Directions

Combine sugar, vinegar, chile-garlic sauce, 1/2 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture a boil over high heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced slightly, about 5 minutes. Stir cornstarch and the remaining 2 tablespoons water together in a small bowl. Add to the mixture in the saucepan; cook, stirring occasionally, until bubbling and thickened, about 30 seconds. Remove the sauce from the heat and set aside.
Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Combine flour, garlic powder and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a shallow dish. Place egg whites in a separate shallow dish and whisk until frothy. Stir coconut and panko together in a third shallow dish. Dredge shrimp in the flour mixture and then dredge in the egg whites, shaking off excess; dredge in the coconut mixture, pressing to adhere.
Arrange half the shrimp in an even layer in the fryer basket; coat the shrimp well with cooking spray. Cook until crispy and golden, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Repeat the procedure with the remaining shrimp. Serve with the sauce.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

164	Calories
6g	Fat
17g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 3 shrimp & 2 Tbsp. sauce
Calories 164
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 17g	6%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 9g
Added Sugars 8g	16%
Protein 11g	22%
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 6g	30%
Cholesterol 69mg	23%
Folate 9mcg	2%
Sodium 476mg	21%
Calcium 29mg	2%
Iron 1mg	6%
Magnesium 17mg	4%
Potassium 134mg	3%
Zinc 1mg	9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Air-Fryer Coconut Shrimp

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