Air Fried Coconut Shrimp with Lemon-Orange Dipping Sauce

Top view of air fired coconut shrimp with bottle of lemon twist better stevia

Prep time

15 minutes

Cook time

20 minutes

Servings

Discover a delightful crunch and tropical flair for dinner with our Air Fried Coconut Shrimp! Prepared in an air fryer, this shrimp recipe champions a healthier approach to achieving that desirable crispy texture without the excess oil of traditional frying. Dip your perfectly crispy shrimp in our vibrant lemon-orange sauce, a blend of citrus zest and a hint of heat, offering a lively contrast that enhances the meal. The subtle sweetness from Lemon Twist BetterStevia^® harmoniously ties the dipping sauce together, making each dip a journey of savory exploration.

Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp, thawed/peeled/deveined/tail-on

¼ cup all-purpose flour

2 large eggs

⅔ cup Coconut, Organic, Unsweetened & Shredded

½ cup Panko breadcrumbs

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

1 chopped green onion for serving

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For Lemon-Orange Dipping Sauce

⅔ cup fresh orange juice

2 tablespoons coconut aminos or low sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 teaspoon orange zest

1 teaspoon BetterStevia® Liquid, Lemon Twist

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

1 ½ teaspoon cornstarch

Directions

Stir together ingredients for dipping sauce in a small saucepan until cornstarch is dissolved. Heat over low heat and bring to a simmer. Simmer sauce for 3-4 minutes, until thickened. Cool to room temperature.
While sauce cools, lightly grease basket of air fryer. Add flour to one bowl, beat eggs in a second bowl, and stir together coconut, Panko breadcrumbs, salt and pepper in a third bowl. Blot moisture from shrimp using paper towels. Working in 2-3 batches, hold shrimp by the tail and coat in flour, followed by egg and lastly dredge in coconut mixture.
Place in basket of air fryer and cook at 380ºF for 7-8 minutes or until coating is crisp and golden brown. Repeat with second batch of shrimp.
Serve shrimp with lemon-orange chili dipping sauce. Garnish with green onion.