Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp with Dipping Sauce
Get your healthy on with this easy and delicious air fried coconut shrimp. Dip it into a sweet mango dipping sauce for a tropical summer appetizer or dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 338kcal
Ingredients
Mango Dipping Sauce
- 1 mango peeled and chopped
- 1 Tablespoon Orange Marmalade
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- Pinch cayenne pepper optional
Coconut Shrimp
- 1 pound fresh or frozen large shrimp, with tails, thawed, peeled and deveined
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup panko crumbs
- 1 cup flaked sweetened coconut
- Garnish: lemon wedges, parsley (optional)
Instructions
Mango Dipping Sauce
- Place mango, orange marmalade, lime juice, and cayenne pepper in a blender and process until smooth. Cover and store in the refrigerator.
Coconut Shrimp
- Pat shrimp dry.
- Combine flour and seasonings in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs.
- In a third bowl or flat plate, combine panko and coconut.
- Set up an assembly line. First, dredge the shrimp with flour then dip into eggs, and finally coat with coconut-panko mixture. Pat lightly to help the mixture to adhere.
- Spray the air fryer basket. Place prepared shrimp in the basket (do not crowd) and spray the shrimp lightly with oil. Air fry at 375 degrees for 8 minutes, turning halfway through. When flipped spray lightly with oil spray again.
- Serve sprinkled with parsley, perhaps a slice of lime or lemon, and a side of mango dipping sauce.
Notes
STORE/FREEZE/REHEAT
- To Store: Place the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will last up to 3 days in the fridge.
- To Freeze Before Air Frying: Place the breaded shrimp on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze completely then transfer the frozen coconut shrimp to a freezer-safe container. Thaw before air frying or add 2 to 3 minutes to the air frying time.
- To Freeze Leftovers: Place the leftovers in a freezer-safe airtight container or plastic freezer bag. Frozen coconut shrimp will last up to 3 months in the freezer. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
- To Reheat Leftovers: Air fry at 375°F for 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 264mg | Sodium: 576mg | Potassium: 532mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 685IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 2mg
