Air Fryer Coconut Chicken Tender
With only 5 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of cooking time, these homemade chicken strips are so good I usually make a double batch!
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenders about 5 pre-cut pieces
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil. I use Avocado oil.
- 1 Large Egg
- 1/4 cup Buttermilk or Half and Half
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoning of choice. I used Grill Mates Roasted garlic and herb seasoning.
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes.
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs. Or regular breadcrumbs.
- Spray oil
- Homemade chipotle sauce for dipping optional.
Instructions
- In a medium bowl whisk together egg and buttermilk.
- In a medium shallow dish combine the coconut flakes and panko
- In a medium bowl add chicken strips, oil, salt and pepper to taste and seasoning. Coat well to combine
- Dip the chicken strips in the egg mixture to coat, then place the chicken into the coconut flakes/panko mixture, coating completely. Pour coconut mixture with your fingers if needed
- Preheat air fryer to 360F/180C on air fry setting
- Carefully transfer the chicken strips onto air fryer tray/basket. Give them some space. Do not overlap. Work in batches if needed.
- Air fry mode at 360F/180C for 10-12 minutes, flipping the chicken on the other side half-way through. Or until internal chicken temp reaches 165F, coconut flakes a golden brown
- Serve with your favourite dipping sauce. Delicious