Crispy Air Fryer Coconut Chicken is a quick and easy lunch or dinner idea!
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! How could you possibly go wrong with the recipe that is ready fast and tastes amazing?
The Panko mixed with coconut flakes gets so crispy on the outside while keeping the chicken tender and juicy. My kids are obsessed.
The Panko mixed with coconut flakes gets so crispy on the outside while keeping the chicken tender and juicy. My kids are obsessed.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound chicken tenders (about 5 pre-cut pieces)
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil. I use Avocado oil.
- 1 Large Egg
- ¼ cup Buttermilk (or Half and Half)
- ½ teaspoon salt and pepper, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon seasoning of choice. I used Grill Mates Roasted garlic and herb seasoning.
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes.
- ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs. Or regular breadcrumbs.
- Spray oil
- Homemade chipotle sauce for dipping (optional). Click the below picture to "JUMP" directly to chipotle sauce recipe.
Directions
- Whisk together egg and buttermilk.
- In a shallow dish combine the coconut flakes and panko.
- In a 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 are golden brown.
- Serve with homemade Chipotle dipping sauce. Or a dipping sauce of your choice. Delicious
Other delicious air fryer chicken recipes you'll love
Air fryer bacon-wrapped chicken breast.
Crispy Garlic Parmesan chicken wings.
Air fryer whole chicken - juicy and crispy on the outside.
Crispy BBQ Chicken Drumsticks.
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Air fryer whole chicken - juicy and crispy on the outside.
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Air Fryer Coconut Chicken
Crispy Air Fryer Coconut Chicken is a quick and easy lunch or dinner idea!
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! How could you possibly go wrong with the recipe that is ready fast and tastes amazing? The Panko mixed with coconut flakes gets so crispy on the outside while keeping the chicken tender and juicy. My kids are obsessed.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenders (about 5 pre-cut pieces)
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil. I use Avocado oil.
- 1 Large Egg
- ¼ cup Buttermilk (or Half and Half)
- ½ teaspoon salt and pepper, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon seasoning of choice. I used Grill Mates Roasted garlic and herb seasoning.
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes.
- ½ 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 homemade Chipotle dipping sauce. Or a dipping sauce of your choice. Delicious
Notes
Other delicious air fryer chicken recipes you'll love
Air fryer bacon-wrapped chicken breast.
Crispy Garlic Parmesan chicken wings.
Katie
We loved the coconut shrimp. Going to give this coconut chicken a try. Looks delicious. Thank you
Kim
Can you use whole chicken breasts or should I cut them into strips?
Irina
Hello.
I found it easier to cut the chicken breast into smaller pieces, this way it cooks faster without burning the coconut flakes. Please feel free to try the whole chicken breast
Please let me know how it turns out.