Keto Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp w Spicy Honey Sauce Recipe

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Keto Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp w Spicy Honey Sauce
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Description

Imagine succulent shrimp, each piece boasting a delicate crispness, ready to be the star of your next meal. This air fryer shrimp recipe transforms ordinary shrimp into an extraordinary culinary experience, offering a delightful blend of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Plump jumbo or large shrimp are gently coated in a subtly sweet and nutty breading of almond flour and shredded coconut, creating a light, golden crust when air-fried to perfection.

The air fryer ensures a crispy exterior while keeping the shrimp tender and juicy inside, a feat that's often challenging to achieve with traditional frying methods. The secret to this dish lies in the harmonious balance of textures and tastes. The crispy coating gives way to the yielding shrimp, while the accompanying sauce adds a layer of complexity that elevates the entire experience.

The high-fat sauce, a vibrant blend of spicy and sweet notes, is the perfect complement to the savory shrimp. Its rich, honeyed base is infused with a fiery kick, creating a tantalizing contrast that will awaken your senses. You can customize the level of heat to your preference, ensuring that every bite is perfectly tailored to your palate.

This versatile shrimp is not only delicious on its own as a snack or appetizer, but also lends itself beautifully to a variety of dishes. Toss it into salads for a protein-packed and flavorful boost, add it to noodle dishes for an exciting textural element, or incorporate it into soups for a touch of elegance. You can even use it as a filling for spring rolls or sandwiches, adding a unique and delicious twist to these classic favorites.

For optimal enjoyment, store the shrimp and sauce separately, ensuring that the shrimp remains crispy and the sauce retains its vibrant flavor when reheated. Properly stored, this air fryer shrimp can be refrigerated for up to 5 days, making it a convenient and delicious option for meal prepping or quick weeknight dinners. Whether you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, this air fryer shrimp recipe is sure to impress.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
25 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 piece serving
C
Calories
150 Kcal

C
Carbs
5 g
Fi
Fiber
1 g
Sugar
3 g

P
Protein
6 g

C
Fats
12 g
Saturated Fats 8 g
Unsaturated Fats 3 g

Cholestrol 40 mg
Sodium 150 mg
Potassium 50 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Raw Shrimp
    Raw Shrimp
    6 large
    2.
    Salt
    Salt
    0.13 tsp
    3.
    Black pepper
    Black pepper
    1 dash
    4.
    Paleo Baking Flour
    Paleo Baking Flour
    0.5 tsp
    5.
    Raw egg, yolk
    Raw egg, yolk
    1 large
    6.
    Water
    Water
    1 tbsp
    7.
    Coconut, dried, shredded or flaked, unsweetened
    Coconut, dried, shredded or flaked, unsweetened
    4 tbsp
    8.
    Almond flour
    Almond flour
    2 tbsp
    9.
    Real Mayonnaise made with Avocado OIl
    Real Mayonnaise made with Avocado OIl
    1 tsp
    10.
    Sauce Sriracha Or Hot Chile
    Sauce Sriracha Or Hot Chile
    2 tsp
    11.
    Honey
    Honey
    0.25 tsp
    12.
    Olive Or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    Olive Or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    0.5 tbsp

Instructions

    1.
    Peel and devein the shrimp. Pat dry with a paper towel and toss with salt, pepper, and paleo flour. Set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and water.
    2.
    In a food processor or blender, pulse coconut flakes and almond flour until finely ground. Spread on a plate. Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees. Dip each shrimp in the egg yolk, let excess drip off, then coat in the coconut almond flour. Arrange on the air fryer tray.
    3.
    Cook in the air fryer for 12-14 minutes until golden brown and crispy. While shrimp cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha (or chili sauce), honey, and olive oil for the spicy honey sauce. Let shrimp cool slightly before dipping or tossing in the sauce.