Air Fryer Coconut Chicken
A tasty and crunchy dish that brings a tropical flair to your meals, featuring juicy chicken coated in shredded coconut and breadcrumbs, air-fried for a delicious texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders or breast strips
- 1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare three bowls: one for seasoned flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for the mixture of coconut and breadcrumbs.
- Place the chicken strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until they turn golden and crispy.
- Serve hot with sweet chili sauce or honey mustard for dipping.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in the air fryer for optimal crunch. You can freeze raw, coated chicken strips and cook them from frozen (adding an extra 3–4 minutes).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Find it online: https://www.helthrecipe.com/air-fryer-coconut-chicken/