Air-Fried Coconut Shrimp Skewers with Pakora Ketchup
Shrimp tossed in a magical mix of Indian spices, then coated in crisp coconut and baked until golden. Not forgetting a tangy little dipping sauce of tomato, lemon and chili.
30 mins total time
20 mins active time
Easy
Makes 16
Ingredients
Measurements:
1⅓ cups (3½ oz) sweetened shredded coconut
16 (1 lb) shelled and deveined jumbo shrimp
tails intact
3 large eggs
¼ cup (1¼ oz) all-purpose flour
For the spice mix
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp kosher salt
For the pakora ketchup
½ cup (5 oz) ketchup
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
2 tbsp shredded mint
plus extra to serve
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1Insert the wire rack into position 4. Set the oven to Bake, Convection, 350°F, for 5 minutes, enable Rotate Remind and press Start. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
2Spread the coconut in an even layer in the roasting pan.
3Once preheated, place the pan in the oven and cook for 5 minutes. When the Rotate Remind signals, stir the coconut and continue cooking.
4The coconut should be golden brown. If not, cook it a little longer. Transfer to a plate to cool.
5Move the wire rack to position 8. Place the roasting pan on the rack to catch any drips during cooking. Place the air fry basket into position 3. Adjust the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 375°F, for 8 minutes and press Start. Meanwhile, prepare the spice mix. Place all the spice mix ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine.
6Add the shrimp to the spice mix and toss to coat.
7Starting from the tail end, thread each shrimp onto a skewer.
8Whisk the eggs in a dish.
9Coat the shrimp in the flour, shaking off the excess. Dip into the eggs. Roll in the coconut and press to coat. Repeat with the remaining shrimp.
10When the oven signals, carefully place the shrimp in the basket, evenly spaced apart and air fry for 8 minutes. Meanwhile, make the pakora ketchup.
11To make the pakora ketchup, place the ketchup, cayenne pepper, mint and lemon juice in a bowl and whisk to combine.
12The shrimp should be golden and cooked through. If not, air fry a little longer.
13Transfer the shrimp to a platter. Sprinkle the pakora ketchup with mint, squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp and serve.