Crispy Coconut Shrimp Bites

These crispy coconut shrimp bites are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They're made with a combination of almond flour and unsweetened shredded coconut, which gives them a crispy and flavorful coating. The shrimp are cooked in an air fryer, which helps to keep them moist and tender on the inside. Serve these bites with your favorite dipping sauce for a perfect party appetizer.

I first came up with this recipe when I was looking for a way to use up some leftover shrimp. I had already made a batch of coconut shrimp, but I wanted to try something different. I decided to combine almond flour and unsweetened shredded coconut to create a crispy coating for the shrimp. The results were amazing! The shrimp were crispy on the outside and moist and tender on the inside. I've been making these coconut shrimp bites ever since, and they're always a hit with my friends and family.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 12 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup coconut aminos
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, almond flour, coconut, egg, coconut aminos, olive oil, garlic powder, and salt.
3. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
4. Form the mixture into 1-inch balls.
5. Place the balls in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
6. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Why It Works

• The combination of almond flour and unsweetened shredded coconut creates a crispy coating that helps to keep the shrimp moist and tender on the inside.
• Cooking the shrimp in an air fryer helps to evenly cook the shrimp without overcooking them.
• The coconut aminos add a slightly sweet and savory flavor to the shrimp bites.