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Keto Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

Crispy keto coconut shrimp coated with unsweetened coconut, almond flour, Parmesan, and seasonings, then cooked in the air fryer until golden. An easy low-carb appetizer or dinner ready in about 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • ½ cup finely ground almond flour
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Pinch cayenne pepper optional
  • Avocado oil spray
  • Optional Dipping Sauce
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp sugar-free chili sauce
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • Pinch garlic powder

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
  2. Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels.
  3. Combine shredded coconut, almond flour, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a shallow bowl.
  4. Whisk the eggs in a separate shallow bowl.
  5. Dip each shrimp into the egg mixture and allow excess egg to drip off.
  6. Press the shrimp into the coconut mixture until evenly coated.
  7. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with avocado oil.
  8. Arrange shrimp in a single layer without overcrowding.
  9. Lightly spray the shrimp with additional avocado oil.
  10. Air fry for 7 to 9 minutes, carefully flipping halfway through.
  11. Whisk the dipping sauce ingredients together while the shrimp cook.
  12. Serve the coconut shrimp immediately with dipping sauce and fresh lime if desired.

Notes

Nutrition

Approximate per serving:
  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 29g
  • Fat: 20g
  • Total Carbs: 8g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Net Carbs: 4g

Recipe Tips

Make sure the shrimp are completely dry before breading. Press the coconut mixture firmly onto each shrimp and avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket for the crispiest results.