AIR-FRYER COCONUT SHRIMP AND APRICOT SAUCE

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Coconut and panko crumbs give this spicy air-fryer shrimp its crunch. It's perfect for an appetizer or for your main meal. -Debi Mitchell, Flower Mound, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 pounds uncooked large shrimp
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
4 large egg whites
3 dashes Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
SAUCE:
1 cup apricot preserves
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat air fryer to 375°. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on., In a shallow bowl, toss coconut with bread crumbs. In another shallow bowl, whisk egg whites, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Place flour in a third shallow bowl., Dip shrimp in flour to coat lightly; shake off excess. Dip in egg white mixture, then in coconut mixture, patting to help coating adhere. , In batches, place shrimp in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook 4 minutes. Turn shrimp; cook until coconut is lightly browned and shrimp turn pink, about 4 minutes longer., Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients in a small saucepan; cook and stir over medium-low heat until preserves are melted. Serve shrimp immediately with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 10g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 418mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

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