Frozen Shrimp:
You can always use frozen shrimp that you thaw first before coating your shrimp. All you have to do is put your shrimp in a bowl and run them under cool water to thaw.
Can I use unsweetened coconut flakes on Crispy Coconut Shrimp?
You absolutely can! We prefer sweetened coconut flakes because they crisp up better, but you can always substitute them out for unsweetened.
Pro Tip:
Before battering, remove the shell and legs and then butterfly the shrimp by inserting a knife most of the way through, starting at the top and running a slit down to the tail and spread open. Make sure not to cut all of the way through. Once spread open, pound your shrimp flat. This will give more surface area and will cook more evenly.
Air Fryer Instructions:
To make coconut shrimp in the air fryer, preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place your shrimp on the tray, spray with cooking oil, and cook the chicken 2-3 minutes on each side (4-6 minutes total) until the shrimp is cooked through, and crispy and golden on the outside. You’ll need to work in batches so that you don’t crowd the air fryer. The size of batches will entirely depend upon the size of your air fryer.
Oven Instructions:
To make this recipe in the oven, preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon baking met and set coated shrimp on your lined baking sheet. Spritz the shrimp with cooking oil and bake for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through until fully cooked. If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other delicious shrimp recipes:
15 Minute Shrimp ScampiShrimp Cocktail with Cocktail SauceCilantro-Lime Shrimp TacosEasy Grilled Shrimp
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