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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!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

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.

Equipment

  • air fryer

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl whisk together egg and buttermilk.
  2. In a medium shallow dish combine the coconut flakes and panko
  3. In a medium bowl add chicken strips, oil, salt and pepper to taste and seasoning. Coat well to combine
  4. 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
  5. Preheat air fryer to 360F/180C on air fry setting
  6. Carefully transfer the chicken strips onto air fryer tray/basket. Give them some space. Do not overlap. Work in batches if needed.
  7. 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
  8. Serve with your favourite dipping sauce. Delicious