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.

Submitted by thedailygourmet
Published on July 16, 2019
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 pounds chicken tenderloins, tendons removed

Dry Mix:

  • ½ cup tapioca starch

  • 1 ½ teaspoons jerk seasoning

  • ½ teaspoon granulated garlic

Egg Wash:

  • 1 egg

  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce

Crust:

  • 1 cup cornflakes, finely crushed

  • ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes

Directions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 minutes.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

Cook's Note:

If desired, you can cut the tenders into nugget sizes before breading if they're too big.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

201 Calories
6g Fat
9g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 201
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 157mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 27g 53%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 239mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.