Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

Ingredients

• 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 large eggs
• 0.67 cups unsweetened flaked coconut
• 0.33 cups panko bread crumbs
• 12 ounces uncooked medium shrimp , peeled and deveined
• cooking spray
• 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt , divided
• 0.25 cups honey
• 0.25 cups lime juice
• 1 serrano chile , thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather the ingredients.

2. 2

   Stir together flour and pepper in a shallow dish. Lightly beat eggs in a second shallow dish. Stir together coconut and panko in a third shallow dish.

3. 3

   Working one at a time, dredge shrimp in flour mixture; shake off excess. Dip floured shrimp in egg; allow any excess to drip off. Finally, dredge in coconut mixture, pressing to adhere. Place shrimp on a plate. Coat shrimp well with cooking spray.

4. 4

   Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place 1/2 of the shrimp in the air fryer and cook about 3 minutes. Turn shrimp over and continue cooking until golden, about 3 minutes more. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Repeat with remaining shrimp.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, whisk together honey, lime juice, and serrano chile in a small bowl.

6. 6

   Sprinkle fried shrimp with cilantro and serve with honey-lime dip.