COCONUT CHICKEN IN THE AIR FRYER

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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

2 pounds chicken tenderloins, tendons removed
½ cup tapioca starch
1 ½ teaspoons jerk seasoning
½ teaspoon granulated garlic
1 egg
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 cup cornflakes, finely crushed
¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes

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

teddy chekole
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I love the flavor of the coconut coating on this chicken. It's a great way to add some tropical flair to a classic dish.


Oluwatomiloba Dada
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is cooked to perfection and the coconut coating is delicious.


Amanda Rendon
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This was my first time making coconut chicken and it turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Esther Quilantan
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I love the crispy coconut coating on this chicken. It's a great way to add some flavor to a simple dish.


Basu Vai
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This recipe is easy to follow and the chicken turns out delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Wajudah Oyemitan
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken and this recipe is a great option. The coconut coating is a nice change from the usual breading.


Putter Yt
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The coconut coating adds a lot of flavor and the chicken is cooked to perfection.


Emma Gretzmacher
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the coconut coating is crispy and flavorful.


Beng Creuz
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The chicken was delicious and the coconut flavor was subtle.


Cynthia Garcia
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the coconut chicken.


Fazal jan Tv
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This is my go-to recipe for coconut chicken. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


ARIB Khan
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the coconut flavor is amazing.


Sk mostakin M
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This recipe is easy to follow and the chicken turned out delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


Hot Cheetus
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken came out perfectly. The coconut coating was crispy and the chicken was juicy and flavorful.


John Lemons
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This was my first time making coconut chicken and it turned out great! The chicken was tender and moist, and the coconut coating was crispy and flavorful.


Waqas Rahim
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the coconut coating was crispy and golden brown. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


Joan Guevara
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The coconut gives the chicken a unique flavor that everyone loves.


angela mclarty
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the coconut coating was delicious. I served it with a side of jasmine rice and it was a hit with my family.


M Azhar
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but this recipe converted me! The chicken was crispy and tender, and the coconut flavor was perfectly balanced. I'll definitely be making this again.