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Crispy Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp Recipe Easy Homemade with Sweet Chili Sauce

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This crispy air fryer coconut shrimp recipe pairs tender shrimp with a crunchy coconut-panko coating and a tangy homemade sweet chili sauce. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for snacks or casual get-togethers.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (65g)
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut (80g), unsweetened optional
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (60g)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Cooking spray (avocado oil spray recommended)
  • 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce (80ml), homemade or store-bought
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Set up dredging stations: place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in a second bowl, and combine panko, shredded coconut, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a third bowl.
  3. Dredge each shrimp in flour, shake off excess, dip into egg, then press into the coconut-panko mixture until fully coated. Place coated shrimp on a plate.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Spray the air fryer basket lightly with cooking spray. Arrange shrimp in a single layer without touching. Spray tops with oil spray.
  6. Cook shrimp for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy. Watch closely at 8 minutes to avoid burning the coconut.
  7. While shrimp cooks, whisk together sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, and grated ginger in a small bowl. Adjust sweetness or spice to taste.
  8. Serve shrimp immediately with sweet chili sauce on the side for dipping. Garnish with lime wedges or chopped cilantro if desired.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry thoroughly to ensure crispiness. Press the coconut-panko coating firmly onto shrimp to prevent it from falling off. Spray shrimp lightly with oil before air frying and flip halfway through cooking. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket; cook in batches if needed. Leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes to maintain crispiness.

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Keywords: coconut shrimp, air fryer shrimp, crispy shrimp, sweet chili sauce, easy appetizer, party snacks, quick recipe

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