Instructions
Cook time: 15 minutes
Chef’s note: Make sure to have these pantry staples on hand: flour, corn starch + baking flour; seltzer must be cold for this recipe; preheat air fryer to 350°; cut small slits with a sharp knife in under-side of shrimp so they lay flat
Pulse ½ bag of coconut, ½ cup flour + ¼ tsp salt in a food processor til pea-size then add to a bowl; in a second bowl, combine ½ cup flour, ¼ cup corn starch, 2 tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt then whisk in ¼ cup cold seltzer til just combined; dip shrimp in wet batter then into coconut, coating evenly
Line air fryer basket with parchment; spray shrimp well with cooking spray + air fry 8-10 min til golden brown; sprinkle with salt
Whisk 2 tbsp water into sauce; serve tempura with sauce for dipping
