Coconut Shrimps in Air fryer with Pineapple Chili Sauce

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.

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

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!

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Air Fryer Coconut Shrimps

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.

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.

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

• 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?

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
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• Air Fryer Chickpeas
• Cauliflower Tater Tots 
• Sesame Cauliflower
• Hasselback Potatoes
• Fried Green Beans
• Air Fryer Broccoli

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