The exact cook time can vary. Read below for our tips!
Searching for a delicious seafood appetizer? Frozen coconut shrimp in the air fryer might be for you!
Easy to make and done in minutes, these coconut shrimp end up crispy and golden brown on the outside with tasty cooked shrimp on the inside.
Snack on them yourself or serve them as an appetizer – just don’t forget the dipping sauce!
Recipe Tips
- In some brands of frozen coconut shrimp, the shrimp is precooked. In others, the shrimp may be raw. Know which version you have and cook them accordingly. Raw shrimp should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit (63 degrees Celsius).
- Most breaded coconut shrimp have oil in the coating, so you don’t need to add any extra.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer so the coconut shrimp can cook and crisp evenly.
- Unlike other breaded things – such as chicken nuggets or frozen shrimp tempura – you need to watch the coconut shrimp more closely so that it gets crispy and golden brown but doesn’t end up burned. There’s a fine line here, and it can happen quickly!
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Step-by-Step Instructions
If you’re wondering how to cook frozen coconut shrimp in the air fryer, you can check out the process photos in this section.
First, preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit. Once the air fryer is hot, place the frozen coconut shrimp in the air fryer basket in one layer.
There shouldn’t be much overlap, so if you can’t fit them all, make less or cook this amount in two batches.
Cook the frozen coconut shrimp for 10-12 minutes or until they are fully cooked and crispy on the outside. Flip or gently shake the shrimp halfway.
Some shrimp might be precooked, but others are uncooked. In this case, make sure the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit (63 degrees Celsius).
Remove the shrimp and serve them with dipping sauce like a sweet n’ sour sauce or a sweet red pepper jelly. Enjoy!
Storage Tips
These coconut shrimp are definitely best enjoyed fresh out of the air fryer. If you have leftovers, store them in a sealed container in the fridge for up to two days.
You can either eat the leftovers cold or reheat them in the air fryer.
Related Recipes
Looking for more seafood-based appetizers to make in the air fryer? Check out these other air fryer appetizer recipes:
- Air Fryer Frozen Fish Sticks
- Homemade Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
- Frozen Breaded Calamari in the Air Fryer
- Air Fried Bacon-Wrapped Scallops (from Frozen)
- Popcorn Shrimp in Air Fryer (from Frozen)
Air Fryer Frozen Coconut Shrimp
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius).
- Once the air fryer is hot, place the frozen coconut shrimp in the basket in one layer. If you can't fit them all without a lot of overlap, cook in batches or make fewer.
- Cook the frozen coconut shrimp at 360 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius) for 10-12 minutes, or until they are fully cooked and crispy on the outside. Flip or gently shake the shrimp halfway through the cooking time. Some shrimp may be precooked, but others are uncooked. In this case, make sure the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit (63 degrees Celsius).
- When they are done, remove the shrimp from the air fryer and serve them with a dipping sauce of your choice.
Notes
- In some brands of frozen coconut shrimp, the shrimp is precooked. In others, the shrimp may be raw. It’s important to know which version you have and cook them accordingly. Raw shrimp should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit (63 degrees Celsius).
- Most breaded coconut shrimp have oil in the coating, so you don’t need to add any extra.
- Watch the coconut shrimp closely towards the end so the breading doesn’t burn.
Nutrition
This nutritional information has been estimated by an online nutrition calculator. It should only be seen as a rough calculation and not a replacement for professional dietary advice.
