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Crispy Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp Recipe with Easy Mango Pineapple Sauce

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This recipe features crispy air fryer coconut shrimp paired with a bright and tangy mango pineapple sauce. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for a tropical-inspired snack or meal.

Ingredients

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  • 16–20 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (wild-caught preferred)
  • All-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free option)
  • 2 large eggs, beaten (room temperature)
  • Sweetened shredded coconut (e.g., Bob’s Red Mill)
  • Panko breadcrumbs (or gluten-free panko)
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Ground paprika
  • Garlic powder (optional)
  • Fresh mango, peeled and diced
  • Fresh pineapple, diced (or canned pineapple chunks, drained)
  • Fresh lime juice
  • Honey or agave syrup
  • Fresh jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. Rinse the peeled and deveined shrimp under cold water, then pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
  2. Prepare three shallow bowls: one with flour mixed with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder; one with beaten eggs; and one with a mixture of shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Dredge each shrimp in the flour mixture, shaking off excess, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with the coconut-panko mixture. Press gently to ensure coating sticks.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
  5. Place the coated shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping. Cook in batches if necessary.
  6. Air fry the shrimp for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  7. While shrimp cooks, combine diced mango, pineapple, lime juice, honey, jalapeño (if using), cilantro, and a pinch of salt in a food processor. Pulse until smooth but slightly chunky. Adjust sweetness or acidity to taste.
  8. Serve the crispy shrimp warm with the mango pineapple sauce on the side or drizzled over. Garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges if desired.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry thoroughly before coating to ensure crispiness. Use the triple-dip method (flour, egg, coconut-panko) for best crust. Preheat air fryer for immediate crisp. Avoid overcrowding the basket. Chill coated shrimp for 10 minutes if coating doesn’t stick well. Reheat leftovers in air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes to maintain crispiness. Sauce flavors improve after refrigeration for a few hours.

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