AIR-FRYER COCONUT SHRIMP

Air-Fryer Coconut Shrimp image

Panko crumbs give this spicy air-fryer coconut shrimp its crunch. It's perfect as an appetizer or for your main meal. —Debi Mitchell, Flower Mound, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 pound uncooked large shrimp
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
3 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
2 large egg whites
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
Dash Louisiana-style hot sauce
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
SAUCE:
1/3 cup apricot preserves
1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
Dash crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

Preheat air fryer to 375°. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on., In a shallow bowl, toss coconut with bread crumbs. In another shallow bowl, whisk egg whites, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Place flour in a third shallow bowl., Dip shrimp in flour to coat lightly; shake off excess. Dip in egg white mixture, then in coconut mixture, patting to help coating adhere. , Place shrimp in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook 4 minutes; turn shrimp and continue cooking until coconut is lightly browned and shrimp turn pink, another 4 minutes., Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients in a small saucepan; cook and stir over medium-low heat until preserves are melted. Serve shrimp immediately with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 10g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 440mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.