This Keto Coconut Fried Shrimp recipe will hit all the right notes in your mouth! It's a tasty, finger food party appetizer or entree to serve to even the non low carb family and friends!

Easy Keto Low Carb Coconut Shrimp

If you've never tried coconut shrimp, now is the time my friends! It's basically an easy way to enjoy tasty shrimp! Fresh Shrimp coated in shredded coconut which is then fried, pan-fried, baked or even air fried!

You can enjoy this as a meal by adding some delicious Oven Fried Broccoli and Cauliflower and some Miracle Noodles for a complete family friendly low carb meal.

You could also make this for a party and serve as an easy party appetizer with some keto cocktail sauce. Either way you cook them, these coconut fried shrimp will be divine and your family will be asking you to make it again and again! 

If you're following my 30-Day Sugar Elimination Diet book, this would be another dinner you could swap in any of the 30 days.

Fried Coconut Shrimp versus Air Fryer 

Some people aren't into frying, I get it. But I will say, if you are following a ketogenic diet, this is the best way to make this keto coconut crunchy shrimp. So tasty when fried in coconut oil in a skillet.

But for those of you opposed to frying, I have given air fryer directions.

We tried this recipe both ways and while the coconut shrimp was just as crispy in the air fryer, the family and I felt the coconut shrimp was tastier and more satisfying when fried in the coconut oil.

In my opinion it does not have an overly strong coconut flavor. Choose your favorite way and enjoy!

Tools to Make Coconut Shrimp

Shallow Bowls- Needed to separate the 3 different coating options to make these crispy shrimp!

Baking Sheet pan- A large sheet pan is needed after prepping the shrimp in the 3 different bowls of mixtures. 

Large Cast Iron Skillet- Cast iron is fantastic because it really crisps up your food and keeps a nice consistent heat in the pan for even cooking. 

Air Fryer (Optional)- I have an extra large air fryer as the standard options are just too small for a family of 5 for dinner. 

How to Make Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients

raw shrimp peeled, cleaned, tails off

coconut flour

onion powder

paprika

garlic powder

 salt

pepper

eggs

unsweetened coconut flakes

crushed pork rinds (great for replacing bread crumbs in recipes)

salt

Coconut oil for frying option or avocado oil

Optional: squirt of lime juice or lemon juice to serve

Optional Cocktail Dipping Sauce

Sugar Free Keto Cocktail Sauce

Instructions

Set cleaned and peeled shrimp aside in the fridge until your coatings are mixed.

Combine coconut flour, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder and salt and pepper together in a shallow bowl. Set aside.

Place eggs in a second bowl and beat. Set aside.

Add shredded coconut, crushed pork rinds and salt to a shallow bowl and whisk together to combine.

Place 4-5 shrimp into the coconut flour spice bowl and coat on both sides. Dip into egg mixture then coat in shredded coconut and pork rind mixture. Place onto a baking sheet and finish coating the remaining shrimp.

Air Fryer Option

Spray air fryer basket with avocado or coconut oil cooking spray. Place half the shrimp in the basket. Cook for 5 minutes at 400 degrees F. Flip over and cook another 5 minutes or until nicely browned and crispy. Finish with the second batch and follow same procedure.

Regular deep fry method is in recipe card below.

Looking for more Shrimp recipes?

All of these shrimp recipes are made quickly in under 30 minutes for an easy weeknight meal.

• Strawberry Salsa Shrimp Lettuce Cups
• Grilled Pesto Shrimp Skewers
• Sesame Shrimp
• Shrimp Zoodle Salad
• Shrimp Ramen Stir Fry

Keto Coconut Shrimp (Nut Free, Air Fryer Option)