Crispy Coconut Shrimp Bites

These crispy coconut shrimp bites are a quick and easy appetizer or snack that can be made in the air fryer. They're made with a simple breading of coconut flour, almond flour, tapioca flour, and spices, and they're cooked until golden brown and crispy. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce.

Coconut shrimp is a classic appetizer that's often served at restaurants and parties. It's typically made with shrimp that's been battered and fried, and then coated in a mixture of coconut and bread crumbs. This recipe for air fryer coconut shrimp bites is a healthier version of the classic dish. It uses a simple breading of coconut flour, almond flour, tapioca flour, and spices, and it's cooked in the air fryer instead of being fried. This results in a crispy, flavorful appetizer that's also lower in fat and calories.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 12 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup coconut flour
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup tapioca flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, coconut flour, almond flour, tapioca flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Toss to coat evenly.
4. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
5. Place the shrimp bites 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 coconut flour, almond flour, and tapioca flour creates a crispy, flavorful breading that's also gluten-free.
• Cooking the shrimp bites in the air fryer results in a crispy, evenly cooked appetizer.
• The shrimp bites can be served with your favorite dipping sauce, such as sweet and sour sauce, cocktail sauce, or tartar sauce.