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    Home » Low Carb Keto Recipes » Keto Main Dish

    Keto Coconut Shrimp

    Published: Aug 7, 2022 Last updated: Aug 2, 2022 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Crispy and succulent keto coconut shrimp made in the air fryer is the best way to enjoy this homemade recipe. Golden and crispy coconut coating on the shrimp tastes as good as if it were fried and served with a pineapple coconut dipping sauce you won't be able to resist!
    Featured image keto coconut shrimp.
    Pin image for Air Fryer Keto Coconut Shrimp.

    This Keto Coconut Shrimp recipe made in the air fryer makes delicious, golden and perfectly cooked shrimp in just minutes. They make a great appetizer or main course for those following a low carb keto diet.

    Overhead shot of air fryer coconut shrimp with dipping sauce.
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    • ❤️ Why you'll love it
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • 🥫Storage
    • 📖 Variations
    • 💭 Tips
    • 📚 Related Recipes
    • 🍽 Serve with...
    • 🏫 The last word
    • 📖 Recipe

    ❤️ Why you'll love it

    • It's an easy recipe using the air fryer with just a few simple ingredients that is keto friendly!
    • Each serving has a carb count of 6 net carbs and 24 grams of protein per serving.
    • It takes only 7 minutes in the air fryer to get plump, golden brown shrimp.
    Ingredients for shrimp recipe.
    Just a few simple ingredients will make this delicious low carb shrimp recipe.

    🥘 Ingredients

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    Large raw shrimp works best for this recipe, although you can use jumbo shrimp as well.

    Coconut flour, you only will "dust" to prep the shrimp for the egg wash.

    Large eggs

    Coconut milk, be sure to use full fat, added for flavor and fat.

    Black pepper, garlic and onion powder to season the flour mixture.

    Unsweetened shredded coconut flakes

    Cooking spray, to spray the inside of the air fryer basket and the top of the shrimp.

    Full fat greek yogurt

    Pineapple and Coconut skinny syrup, this is a sugar free brand. You can either buy it on amazon or at the company website.

    Toasted coconut flakes

    One shrimp coated with coconut flour mixture.
    Just a light dusting of coconut flour is needed to aid in the egg wash and coconut sticking to the shrimp.
    Dipping shrimp in egg wash.
    After dipping in coconut flour, dip shrimp in egg wash.
    Breaded raw shrimp on a baking sheet.
    Once the shrimp is breaded, give it a quick spritz of cooking spray to aid in browning.
    Golden brown shrimp in the air fryer basket.
    Just 7 minutes in the air fryer and you will have golden crispy shrimp ready to eat!

    🔪 Instructions

    1. Using a hand whisk or blender, whisk the eggs and coconut milk until well incorporated. If using a blender, transfer to a small bowl.
    2. In a separate shallow bowl whisk together the coconut flour, garlic powder, and onion powder.
    3. In a third bowl, add the unsweetened coconut flakes
    4. Dip a piece of shrimp in the coconut flour mixture, then into the egg mixture and lastly the coconut flakes. Lightly press into coconut flakes to adhere to the egg wash. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
    5. Spray inside of air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place shrimp in a single layer, leaving space between the shrimp to allow air to circulate.
    6. Cook at 400 degrees f for 7 minutes, turning shrimp over halfway through cooking.

    🥄 Equipment

    Air fryer

    Shallow mixing bowls

    Magic bullet blender, to break down the coconut. and to blend the egg wash.

    🥫Storage

    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer up to 3 months.

    To reheat shrimp, place in an air fryer on the reheat setting (or 350 degrees) for 3-4 minutes.

    Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp on a plate.

    📖 Variations

    • Stir ½ cup coarsely ground pork rinds into the coconut mixture for extra crispy coconut shrimp
    • Almond flour can be substituted for coconut flour.

    💭 Tips

    • Unsweetened coconut can have long strands. To make it easier to adhere to the shrimp, Place it in a mini blender or food chopper and pulse it a few times to break it down. Don't pulse too much or you will have coconut dust.
    • To toast the coconut for the sauce, place 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes in the air fryer at 400 degrees. Cook for 2 minutes, shaking periodically, until golden brown.
    • Bread all of the shrimp before cooking any of it. As each piece is breaded, place it on a large baking sheet until ready to add to the air fryer.

    📚 Related Recipes

    Everyone loves these Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers.

    Shrimp Quesadillas make a delicious low carb lunch or light dinner.

    Keto Coconut Curry Shrimp and Zoodles are packed with flavor.

    This Air Fryer Roast Beef is naturally keto, super easy, and ready fast!

    🍽 Serve with...

    Serve with a side of pina colada dipping sauce or a sugar free spicy dipping sauce (I like this sugar free version).

    A plateful of keto coconut shrimp with a dish of pina colada dipping sauce.

    🏫 The last word

    I love the pina colada dipping sauce from Red Lobster, and the yogurt sauce recipe that I share with this coconut shrimp is so close to it!

    When testing this recipe I used the oven method as well as the air fryer method. Of the two ways, the air fryer method was the best way to cook it. It worked faster and made the coating a crispy golden brown.

    When using the oven method, the coconut coating did not crisp up and the shrimp were cooked way before the coating was golden. I highly recommend air frying over the oven method.

    Deep frying is an option and the end result is delicious crispy golden shrimp. Heat the oil in a deep fryer until it is 350 degrees. Place shrimp in the hot oil and cook for 2-3 minutes, until golden. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate and drain excess oil before serving.


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    📖 Recipe

    Featured image keto coconut shrimp.

    Air Fryer Keto Coconut Shrimp

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    Crispy and succulent keto coconut shrimp made in the air fryer is the best way to enjoy this homemade recipe. Golden and crispy coconut coating on the shrimp tastes as good as if it were fried and served with a pineapple coconut dipping sauce you won't be able to resist!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 7 mins
    Total Time 17 mins
    Course Keto Main Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 331 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer
    • Shallow bowls
    • Magic Bullet Blender or hand whisk

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    Ingredients
      

    For the shrimp

    • 1 pound large shrimp , peeled and deveined
    • ⅓ cup coconut flour
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
    • cooking spray

    For the sauce

    • ½ cup full fat greek yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon pineapple skinny syrup
    • 1 tablespoon coconut skinny syrup
    • 2 tablespoons toasted unsweetened coconut flakes

    Instructions
     

    • Using a hand whisk or blender, whisk the eggs and coconut milk until well incorporated. If using a blender, transfer to a small bowl.
    • In a separate shallow bowl whisk together the coconut flour, garlic powder, and onion powder.
    • In a third bowl, add the unsweetened coconut flakes.
    • Dip a piece of shrimp in the coconut flour mixture, then into the egg mixture and lastly the coconut flakes. Lightly press into coconut flakes to adhere to the egg wash. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
    • Spray inside of air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place shrimp in a single layer, leaving space between the shrimp to allow air to circulate. Cook at 400 degrees f for 7 minutes, turning shrimp over halfway through cooking.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 237mgSodium: 716mgPotassium: 327mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 340IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 109mgIron: 2mgNet Carbohydrates: 6g
    Keyword Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp, Coconut Shrimp, Keto Coconut Shrimp
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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