Crispy Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp are not only delicious but they are made in just minutes! It takes longer to bread the shrimp than it does to cook them. You'll love this quick and easy Air Fryer Keto recipe.
I love using my air fryer for most of my cooking, and I like to try and eat as healthy as possible. That's why when I can cut the carbs, I do it!
This keto friendly air fryer shrimp recipe is delicious, quick, and super easy to make.
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You'll love how fast you can create this dish, and your family will gobble them up in minutes.
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You only need a handful of ingredients and then this delicious air fryer coconut shrimp is ready to go!
Ingredients
- large shrimp (raw shrimp, peel and devein shrimp)
- unsweetened coconut flakes
- coconut flour
- eggs
- ground black pepper
- smoked paprika
- salt
How to Make Keto Coconut Shrimp in the Air Fryer
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
- Rinse the shrimp and pat dry with paper towels.
- Arrange three bowls. Add the coconut flour, paprika, salt and pepper to one bowl. Coconut flakes to the second bowl, and whisk eggs in the third small bowl.
- Dip shrimp into the flour coconut mixture, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally dredge shrimp into the coconut flakes. Don't remove the excess flakes. Set aside on a wire rack until you've finished with all of the shrimp.
- Place shrimp in a single layer into the prepared air fryer basket and air fry coconut shrimp for 8-10 minutes at 380 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip the shrimp halfway through. Cook in batches if needed.
- Add an additional minute of cooking time for extra crispy shrimp.
- Remove when golden brown and serve this crispy shrimp immediately.
NOTE: If you have any "hanging" coconut flakes they will likely brown faster than the shrimp. Air fryers also cook differently and have different wattages. You may need to add or take away time for this recipe depending on the type of air fryer you own.
This is such a delicious and easy air fryer coconut shrimp recipe. You can feel good about eating this recipe if you are looking to cut some carbs from your diet.
FAQs and Substitutions
Coconut shrimp should be cooked in the air fryer for 8-10 minutes at 380 degrees Fahrenheit. Due to the different wattages of air fryers, it could take a little less or more time for them to fully cook. It's always good to test a few before cooking them the first time to make sure you have the time exact for your air fryer.
You might also notice that any "hanging" coconut from the shrimp will brown. That's completely normal and can easily be flaked off once the shrimp are fully cooked.
If you're not worried about keeping this recipe keto friendly, you can change things up a bit. For the flour mixture, use all purpose flour and panko breadcrumbs mixed with the coconut flakes to make the shrimp extra crispy. Add a little flavor by sprinkling the shrimp with a little garlic powder before dipping.
I don't personally like to store leftover seafood, but if you have many leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 day. To reheat, place in a single layer in the air fryer basket and air fry at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1-2 minutes, or until just heated through.
If you are trying to stick with your Keto diet, consider serving Keto friendly side dishes such as: zucchini noodles, red potato salad, brussel sprouts, green beans, and asparagus.
Use your favorite dipping sauce for this recipe. Here are a few of my favorites:
thai sweet chili sauce, cocktail sauce, orange marmalade, sweet and sour sauce, spicy lemon herb sauce, homemade basil pesto sauce, and Aioli.
I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do! It's one of my family's favorites. I love this healthy coconut shrimp because not only is it delicious, but it's quick and an easy recipe to make.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Keto Coconut Shrimp
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 25 large shrimp peeled and deveined
- ½ cup coconut flour
- 1 ¾ cup coconut flakes unsweetened
- 3 eggs
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the air fryer basket with non stick cooking spray.
- Arrange three bowls. Add the coconut flour, paprika, salt and pepper to one bowl. Coconut flakes to the second bowl, and beaten eggs in the third bowl.
- Dip the shrimp into the coconut flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally into the coconut flakes. Set aside on a wire rack until you've finished with all of the shrimp.
- Add the coconut shrimp in a single layer into the prepared air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes at 380 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip the shrimp halfway through.
- Remove when golden brown and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
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Sharon
Did you air fry at 380 or 390? You preheated to 390, and step 4 said air-fry at 480.
Step 4 does say 380, you might have read that really fast. 🙂 But yes, preheat at 390 and air fry at 380 degrees Fahrenheit. 🙂
Reilly Adrio
How many shrimp is one serving?
Hi! Three to four ounces of shrimp is one serving.