Keto Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe
Crispy keto air fryer shrimp coated in seasoned almond flour and served with homemade sugar-free sweet chili sauce.
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1½ lbs uncooked shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1⅓ cups almond flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 large egg beaten
- Cooking spray
Sugar-Free Sweet Chili Sauce
- 1½ teaspoons red pepper flakes
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup water
- 1½ tablespoons coconut aminos
- ½ cup powdered sweetener Swerve or monk fruit
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum
Instructions
Prepare the Shrimp
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, parsley, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Beat the egg in a separate small bowl.
- Dip each shrimp into the beaten egg, then coat thoroughly with the almond flour mixture.
- Arrange coated shrimp on a plate while preparing the remaining shrimp.
Air Fry
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place the shrimp in a single layer without overlapping. Cook in batches if needed.
- Spray the tops of the shrimp lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook the Keto Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe at 380°F for 9–10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Spray lightly again after flipping for extra crispiness.
Make the Sweet Chili Sauce
- Add vinegar, water, coconut aminos, powdered sweetener, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt to a small saucepan.
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low.
- Whisk in xanthan gum until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Cool before serving or store in a sealed jar.
- Serve the crispy shrimp immediately with the warm sweet chili sauce.
Notes
- Serve with cauliflower rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon before serving.
- For extra crunch, use finely ground almond flour.
- The sweet chili sauce also pairs well with grilled chicken or vegetables.