Air Fryer Crispy Coconut Shrimp
**Air Fryer Crispy Coconut Shrimp** These coconut shrimp are crispy, golden brown, and perfectly cooked in the air fryer. They're a quick and easy appetizer or main course that's sure to please everyone at the table. The key to getting crispy coconut shrimp is to use a combination of almond flour and tapioca flour. Almond flour gives the shrimp a nice crunch, while tapioca flour helps to bind the coconut coating together. The coconut mixture is also seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper for extra flavor. Once the shrimp are coated, they're cooked in the air fryer for just 8-10 minutes. This is just enough time to cook the shrimp through and make the coconut coating crispy. Serve the coconut shrimp immediately with your favorite dipping sauce. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, and game days.
**The Backstory of Air Fryer Crispy Coconut Shrimp** I've always been a fan of coconut shrimp, but I've never been a fan of the way they're traditionally made. Fried coconut shrimp is often greasy and soggy, and it's not always cooked evenly. I decided to create my own recipe for air fryer coconut shrimp that would be crispy, golden brown, and perfectly cooked. I experimented with different combinations of ingredients and cooking methods, and I finally came up with a recipe that I'm really happy with. My air fryer coconut shrimp is made with a combination of almond flour and tapioca flour. Almond flour gives the shrimp a nice crunch, while tapioca flour helps to bind the coconut coating together. The coconut mixture is also seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper for extra flavor. Once the shrimp are coated, they're cooked in the air fryer for just 8-10 minutes. This is just enough time to cook the shrimp through and make the coconut coating crispy. I've served my air fryer coconut shrimp to friends and family, and they've all raved about them. They're the perfect appetizer or main course for any occasion.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup tapioca flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine the coconut, almond flour, tapioca flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dip the shrimp in the coconut mixture, pressing to adhere.
  4. Place the shrimp in the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Why It Works
  • **The combination of almond flour and tapioca flour gives the shrimp a crispy coating that's not greasy or soggy.**
  • **The coconut coating is seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper for extra flavor.**
  • **The shrimp are cooked in the air fryer for just 8-10 minutes, which is just enough time to cook the shrimp through and make the coconut coating crispy.**