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Ultra Crispy Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp with Zesty Mango-Lime Dipping Sauce

A stack of golden brown, crispy coconut shrimp served on a white plate with a pool of bright orange dipping sauce.
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Make perfectly crispy coconut shrimp in your air fryer. This recipe uses a Panko and coconut coating for crunch and includes a bright, zesty mango-lime sauce for dipping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray
  • For the Sauce:
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen mango chunks
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

Instructions

  1. Prepare the shrimp: Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels. This step helps the coating stick and ensures crispiness.
  2. Set up the dredging station: Place flour on one plate. Whisk eggs in a shallow bowl. Mix Panko breadcrumbs, shredded coconut, salt, and pepper on a third plate.
  3. Coat the shrimp: Dredge each shrimp first in flour, shaking off excess. Dip into the egg mixture. Finally, press firmly into the coconut-Panko mixture until fully coated.
  4. Prepare the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
  5. Cook the shrimp: Arrange the coated shrimp in a single layer in the basket, avoiding overlap. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Make the dipping sauce: While the shrimp cooks, combine mango, lime juice, honey, rice vinegar, and ginger in a small blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
  7. Serve immediately: Transfer the hot coconut shrimp to a platter and serve with the zesty mango-lime dipping sauce. This recipe is a great alternative to heavy meal planning for quick weeknight meals.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, chill the coated shrimp on a wire rack for 15 minutes before air frying.
  • If you prefer a different sauce, a simple sweet chili mayo works well with this tropical crunch.
  • If you are looking for other quick seafood options, consider this recipe as part of your weekly meal planning instead of relying on meal delivery companies.

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