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

Aryana Vargas
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I love this recipe! The coconut chicken is always a hit with my family and friends. It's easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new and flavorful way to cook chicken.


MD RUMMAN
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This recipe is a great way to add some tropical flavor to your next meal. The coconut breading is crispy and flavorful and the dipping sauce is the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new and de


Muyonjo Erick
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The coconut chicken is easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a special dish to serve at their next party.


Christella hinton
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but this recipe changed my mind. The coconut breading was crispy and flavorful and the dipping sauce was the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new and delicious


Sofia Omar
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This recipe is a great way to introduce kids to new flavors. The coconut breading is sweet and flavorful and the dipping sauce is not too spicy. My kids loved it!


Tausi Hamisi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The coconut breading adds a nice flavor and the dipping sauce is the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for an easy and delicious way to use up leftove


Leonnah Williams
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I was looking for a new coconut chicken recipe and this one definitely hit the spot! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the coconut breading was crispy and flavorful. The dipping sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Virginia Delafuente
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This recipe is a great way to change up your usual chicken routine. The coconut breading adds a nice tropical flavor and the dipping sauce is the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for something new and del


Noman Bashir
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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the coconut breading was crispy and flavorful. The dipping sauce was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a


Alireda12 Alireda12
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the coconut breading was crispy and flavorful. The dipping sauce was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy coconut chicken


Kofi Awiena
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This is the best coconut chicken recipe I've ever tried! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the coconut breading was crispy and golden brown. The dipping sauce was also delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Promise Agageme
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut, but this recipe changed my mind. The coconut breading was so good that I couldn't stop eating it. The chicken was also cooked perfectly and was very juicy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Muhizi Prince
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This recipe is a keeper! The coconut chicken was a huge success at my dinner party. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the coconut breading was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again


md hasan midia
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I was skeptical about making coconut chicken in the air fryer, but I'm so glad I tried it! It was incredibly easy to make and the results were amazing. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the coconut breading was crispy and flavorful. I served it wi


Justin Kuti
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This coconut chicken recipe is a game-changer! The chicken came out crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. The coconut breading was the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and the dipping sauce was the cherry on top. I'll definite