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Coconut Shrimps in Air fryer with Pineapple Chili Sauce

Jun 18, 2021 No Comments

Coconut Shrimps in the Air fryer with Pineapple Chili Sauce is one of the most amazing shrimp recipes that you can make in less than 15-minutes.
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Coconut Shrimps in Air fryer with Pineapple Chili Sauce is one of the most amazing shrimp recipes that you can make in less than 15-minutes.

Coconut Shrimps in Air fryer with Pineapple Chili Sauce

Sure, deep-fried Shrimps tastes excellent. But, when you want to make this for the crowd, imagine the amount of work you would have to do. And, moreover the amount of oil you would need.

More importantly, with fried shrimps, there is a risk of crumb falling apart in the hot oil. But, with your air fryer, there is no such thing to worry about.

With your Air fryer, your work becomes easier. All you have to do is just coat your shrimps in the batter and place it in the air fryer basket. Within 10-minutes you'll have super-crispy Coconut crusted shrimps. Just like these Extra Crispy Cajun Dry Rub Chicken Wings in Air Fryer

dipping coconut shrimp in pineapple chili sauce

The outer coconut crust is crispy and crunchy without being greasy. And, on the inside, you have plump, juicy, succulent shrimps. It's lip-smackingly delicious!

Love Air fryer? Have you tried Air fryer Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa?

Air Fryer Coconut Shrimps

crispy air fryed coconut shrimp

Who doesn't like crispy fried shrimps right? And when you make it in the Air Fryer you cut down on the calories significantly.

Why on earth would anyone want to have deep-fried shrimp with 471Kcal per serving, when you can make it in your Air fryer in just 10-minutes with just 236Kcal per serving. Sounds logical?

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Recipe for Coconut Shrimps

The recipe for Coconut Shrimps in Air Fryer is exactly the same as how you make Fried Coconut Shrimps. Only, instead of frying shrimps in a deep-dish skillet with about 2-3 inches of oil, you place it in your air fryer basket and air "fry" them for 10-12 minutes.

The end result is absolutely the same. In fact, Air Fryer Fried Shrimps tastes even better than deep-fried shrimps. The super-crispy outer coating and the juicy shrimps (without being overcooked) will cheer up the crowd in no time.

Easy Coconut Shrimp Recipe Ingredients

  • Shrimps - Large or Jumbo Shrimps (peeled and deveined)
  • Flour Mixture - All-Purpose Flour, Salt, and Pepper.
  • Egg Mixture - Beaten Egg and Coconut Milk
  • Panko Coconut Mixture - Shredded Coconut is combined with Panko Breadcrumbs.

How to Make Coconut Shrimps in Air Fryer

Here is a quick guide on how to make Coconut crusted shrimp in the air fryer.

Step 1: Pat Dry Shrimps

Use a paper towel to pat dry shrimps. If you are using frozen shrimps then make sure you pat dry completely.

Step 2: Make Flour Mixture

In a shallow plate combine all-purpose flour with Salt and Pepper. Keep it aside.

Step 3: Make Beaten Egg Mixture

In a medium-size bowl combine beaten egg with coconut milk. Use a spoon to whisk it evenly until smooth.

Step 4: Make Panko Coconut Mixture

In a bowl, Combine Shredded Coconut with Panko breadcrumbs, Mix it with a spoon, and keep it aside.

ingredients needed to make air fryer shrimp

Step 5: Coat Shrimps

Coat shrimps in the flour mixture, then in the egg mixture, and finally in the Panko coconut mixture. You cannot change the order. I use an acronym - "FBP" meaning Flour, Beaten Eggs, and Panko Coconut mixture. This helps me remember the order.

Coconut Shrimps before air frying

Step 6: Air Fry

Finally, place them in your Air fryer basket. Spray oil on shrimp. And Air fry for 10-12 minutes at 400 degrees F or 200 degrees C.

Key Tips for Perfect Coconut Shrimp

crispy Coconut Shrimps
  • Panko Breadcrumbs - Panko is made from crustless bread and therefore stays crispy for a long time compared to regular breadcrumbs.
  • Spray Oil - I like to pour my olive oil.Avocado Oil into old glass spray bottles. Do not use Non-stick cooking spray in the air fryer basket as it will damage the Teflon coating.
  • Overcrowd - Make sure you leave some gap between each shrimp so that the "air" can flow and fry your shrimps.
  • Shake off excess - While dredging shrimps in the mixture make sure you shake off any excess.
  • flip - You can flip at the 8-minute mark and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes.

What Kind of Oil Should I Spray?

The thing that we should remember is that we should spray oil onto food and not in the air fryer basket. Some food items do not oil such as Air fryer Chicken Breasts or Chicken Parmesan or Cauliflower Wings 

But for some food items, (Parmesan Zucchini Fries in Air Fryer or  Garlic Parmesan Potato Wedges in Air Fryer you do need to spray oil. BUT, on your food.

When spraying Oil on food for air frying, make sure you use either Olive Oil or Avocado Oil.

This is because you must only use oil with high smoke points for your air fryer. Olive Oil has a smoke point of 405 degrees F and Avocado oil has a smoke point of 520 degrees F.

How Long do you air fry coconut shrimp?

crispy Coconut Shrimps made in Air fryer

Air frying coconut shrimps or any other breaded shrimps is easy. All it takes is a few attempts to actually master it.

Typically it takes 10-12 minutes to air fry breaded shrimps at 400 degrees F OR 200 degrees C. But, you can definitely increase or decrease the cooking time depending on your air fryer. I used an air fryer with 1400 watts so it took me 10-12 minutes.

But, in case your Air Fryer is 1700 watts then it will take way less time. If you are using an air fryer with 800 watts then it would take you much longer than 10-minutes to air fry coconut shrimps.

So, make sure you read your instructions manual. Also, keep checking at regular intervals to prevent your shrimps from overcooking.

What to Serve with Coconut Shrimp

Coconut Shrimp is generally served with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce. But, I like to serve it with my Pineapple Chili Sauce. Fresh Pineapples or Canned Pineapples along with bird eye chilies, lemon juice, salt, cayenne pepper, and sugar are actually blended in a high-speed blending jar and then simmered in pineapple juice for some time.

Coconut Shrimps and Pineapple Chili Sauce are actually a great combination. And, if you ask me what pairs well with coconut shrimps I have to say - Pineapple Chili Sauce.

How to NOT Overcook Shrimps?

Overcooked Shrimps becomes "rubbery" and chewy. But, there are ways to ensure that you do not overcook your shrimps.

The best way to find out if your shrimp is cooked is to simply look at it. It should be opaque white with a few bright red and pink accents.

Don't go by the shape. Many people say that it should turn into a "C" and not an "O". But, it is all very confusing. The best way to ensure cooked shrimp is to simply take a good look at it.

Storage Instructions

Air-fried Coconut Shrimps freezes well for up to 2-months. But make sure you keep them in a ziplock bag or an air-tight container. You can reheat them in the oven for 10-minutes at 350 degrees F or 180 degrees C.

Can I Make this with Frozen Shrimps?

Of course, you can use Frozen shrimps to make this recipe. Frozen shrimps need to be thawed before use. Also, frozen shrimps will hold the coating better than fresh shrimps.

Other Air Fryer Recipes you Might like:

  • Lemon Chicken
  • Pineapple Chicken
  • Chicken Taquitos
  • Air Fryer Chickpeas
  • Cauliflower Tater Tots 
  • Sesame Cauliflower
  • Hasselback Potatoes
  • Fried Green Beans
  • Air Fryer Broccoli

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Coconut Shrimps in the Air fryer with Pineapple Chili Sauce Recipe

Coconut Shrimps in the Air fryer with Pineapple Chili Sauce is one of the most amazing shrimp recipes that you can make in less than 15-minutes.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
no resting time required: 0 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 241kcal
Author: Surup

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound Large Shrimps or Jumbo Shrimps (500grams) peeled and deveined, you can remove tails or you can keep them

Flour Mixture

  • ½ Cup All-Purpose Flour
  • Salt and Pepper

Egg Mixture

  • 2 Large Eggs Beaten
  • 2 Tablespoons Coconut Milk

Panko Mixture

  • ¾ Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1 Cup Shredded Coconut sweetened or unsweetened

Serving

  • Pineapple Chili Sauce
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INSTRUCTIONS

  • Pat dry shrimps using a paper towel. Keep aside.
  • In a shallow plate combine flour, salt and pepper. Mix well and keep aside.
  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl combine Egg and coconut milk. Whisk until it is smooth. Keep aside.
  • In another shallow combine Panko breadcrumbs and shredded coconut.
  • Dredge shrimp in Flour, then eggs, and finally in the panko coconut mixture. Press lightly to adhere. Flip over and coat both sides. It is better if you have lots of coconut on one shrimp. Set aside on a plate. Repeat until all shrimps are evenly coated.
  • Place these shrimps in your air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd. leave at least ½ inch gap between each shrimp. Air fry at 400 degrees F or 200 degrees C for 8-minutes. Flip over at 8-minute mark and air fry for another 4-minutes.
  • Serve right away with Thai Sweet chili sauce or Pineapple chili sauce.

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Notes

  • Panko Breadcrumbs - Panko is made from crustless bread and therefore stays crispy for a long time compared to regular breadcrumbs.
  • Spray Oil - I like to pour my olive oil.Avocado Oil into old glass spray bottles. Do not use Non-stick cooking spray in the air fryer basket as it will damage the Teflon coating.
  • Overcrowd - Make sure you leave some gap between each shrimp so that the "air" can flow and fry your shrimps.
  • Shake off excess - While dredging shrimps in the mixture make sure you shake off any excess.
  • flip - You can flip at the 8-minute mark and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes.

Storage Instructions

Air-fried Coconut Shrimps freezes well for up to 2-months. But make sure you keep them in a ziplock bag or an air-tight container. You can reheat them in the oven for 10-minutes at 350 degrees F or 180 degrees C.

 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Coconut Shrimps in the Air fryer with Pineapple Chili Sauce Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 184mg61%
Sodium 209mg9%
Potassium 310mg9%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 20g40%
Vitamin A 90IU2%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 76mg8%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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