Seriously the easiest keto fried shrimp recipe! You don't have to give up that yummy, crispy flavor of fried food using this process. Don't like to fry? We've included an optional air fryer process, too!
Keto Fried Shrimp
Crispy, Juicy OPTIONAL AIR FRYER
If you're big on seafood, I'm not kidding when I say you might want to double this keto fried shrimp recipe. It's that good! And if you're on the hunt for a good keto air fryer recipe, this is perfect. We made it on the stove top, but it can be made in the air fryer as well.
These little guys are perfect for your air fryer. If you are new to air frying, check out these tips first, Air Fryer Mistakes. They may help you avoid issues. For me it was a definite learning curve.
Just scroll down for the recipe for this keto fried shrimp!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds large shrimp tails peeled and deveined
- cooking oil of choice
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Before you get started, be sure to gather up all your ingredients. It's important to note that you want plain and unsweetened almond milk. Do not use anything flavored.
Heat the oil of choice in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Optionally, you can use an air fryer; preheat now if using.
Clean and wash shrimp, leaving the tails intact.
In a bowl, mix together the almond flour, egg, almond milk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until combined.
Once the oil is hot, hold the shrimp by the tail and dip into the batter and get a thick coating.
Carefully place the shrimp into the oil, only cooking a few at a time to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until golden brown on the outsides and opaque in the center.
Repeat dipping and frying for all of the remaining shrimp. Service with your choice of dipping sauce, a fresh salad, or other low carb side. Enjoy!
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds large shrimp tails, peeled and deveined
- cooking oil of choice
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
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Instructions
- Heat the oil of choice in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Optionally, you can use an air fryer; preheat now if using.
- Clean and wash shrimp, leaving the tails intact.
- In a bowl, mix together the almond flour, egg, almond milk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Once the oil is hot, hold the shrimp by the tail and dip into the batter and get a thick coating.
- Carefully place the shrimp into the oil, only cooking a few at a time to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until golden brown on the outsides and opaque in the center.
- Repeat dipping and frying for all of the remaining shrimp. Service with your choice of dipping sauce, a fresh salad, or other low carb side. Enjoy!
Notes
- Do not use flavored almond milk; be sure it is plan and unsweetened
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6Amount Per Serving: Calories: 350
NOTE - THE FRYING OIL IS NOT LISTED IN THIS NUTRITION LABEL. It is difficult to calculate how much would actually be assumed when frying. For example- frying at a low temperature allows oil to seep into food, ultimately resulting in consuming more oil.
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Hello Melissa,
I started eating the Keto plan way since August 31, 2024. I’ve dropped 13 lbs already so I’m excited to learn new ways to prepare meals. This one is Excellent!!!
I’ve been logging everything I eat and I wish you had detailed nutritional information. Thank you so much. This one is a keeper!
Ok just made these for dinner. I made less shrimp so I basically halved the recipe. They came out really well! Very delicious and crispy. Thank you
wish you included the air fryer recipe
Hello Donna,
We didn't include the air fryer recipe, because we didn't make them in the air fryer. At the time we didn't have one and were simply stating that they COULD be made in one as we have seen so many do. I never post anything we haven't done ourselves. The recipe would be exactly the same, just the cooking process changes. We were told by many readers that they used their air fryer and that we should add that it's possible in the post. Maybe someone will comment and tell you what they did.
Thank you!