## Air Fryer Coconut Chicken Tenders: A Crispy, Flavorful Delight ##
Crispy, golden brown, and bursting with irresistible flavor, these Air Fryer Coconut Chicken Tenders are an absolute treat for the taste buds. Made with tender chicken strips coated in a tantalizing blend of panko breadcrumbs, shredded coconut, and a symphony of aromatic spices, these chicken tenders are sure to be a hit with the whole family. Served with sweet and tangy dipping sauces, these delectable tenders make a perfect appetizer, main course, or even a delightful snack. Discover the culinary magic of this air fryer recipe, where every bite transports you to a tropical paradise. Get ready to embark on a flavor journey like no other!
AIR FRYER COCONUT CHICKEN
These coconut-panko crusted chicken strips are crispy, crunchy, and oil-free. The chicken strips are double dipped in egg and in the coconut-panko mixture to ensure crispiness. Cooked in an air fryer they are ready in just a few minutes. They are moist and tender on the inside. Serve with or without your choice of dipping sauce.
Provided by Yoly
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Fried Chicken Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place coconut milk, pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, Sriracha sauce, and ginger in a medium sized bowl and whisk to combine. Add chicken strips and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Whisk eggs in a bowl. Combine shredded coconut, panko, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Remove chicken strips from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Dip chicken strips in beaten egg, then in coconut-panko mixture, then again in egg mixture, and again in coconut-panko mixture, double dipping and double coating each strip.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place breaded chicken strips in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching; work in batches if necessary.
- Cook for 6 minutes, flip strips, and continue cooking until lightly browned and toasted, 4 to 6 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 157.6 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 1493.3 mg, Sugar 16.8 g
AIR-FRYER CHICKEN TENDERS
I added all of the components of a loaded baked potato-cheddar, potato, bacon, sour cream and chives-to my air-fryer chicken tenders recipe. Every kid will love this quick and easy dish! -Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat air fryer to 400°. In a shallow bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In another shallow bowl, whisk butter and sour cream. Dip chicken in butter mixture, then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere., In batches, arrange chicken in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until coating is golden brown and chicken is no longer pink, 7-8 minutes on each side. Serve with additional sour cream and chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein.
COCONUT CHICKEN IN THE AIR FRYER
Give your taste buds a trip to the tropics with these coconut chicken tenders. I buy my spices from the Savory Spice Shop® to ensure quality flavors.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Fried Chicken Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine tapioca starch, jerk seasoning, and garlic in a shallow bowl for the dry mix. Beat together egg and hot sauce in a separate shallow bowl for the egg wash. Combine corn flakes and coconut flakes in a third shallow bowl for the crust.
- Dip each chicken tender into the dry mix, shaking off excess spice. Dip into egg wash, draining excess, and dredge through the crust mixture. Repeat steps for each tender.
- Place crusted chicken tenders into the air fryer basket and cook on high for 6 minutes. Turn tenders and cook for another 6 minutes until chicken is cooked through and coating is crisp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 92.4 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 156.5 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
Tips:
- Use fresh chicken tenders: Fresh chicken tenders will give you the best results, both in terms of flavor and texture. If you don't have fresh chicken tenders, you can use frozen chicken tenders, but be sure to thaw them completely before cooking.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket: If you overcrowd the air fryer basket, the chicken tenders will not cook evenly. Cook the chicken tenders in batches if necessary.
- Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking: This will help to ensure that the chicken tenders cook evenly.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken tenders: The chicken tenders are done cooking when they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve the chicken tenders immediately: Coconut chicken tenders are best served immediately, while they are still hot and crispy.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce
Conclusion:
Air fryer coconut chicken tenders are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a party or a weeknight meal. With a crispy coconut coating and a tender, juicy interior, these chicken tenders are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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