AIR FRYER CHICKEN COCONUT

These homemade chicken strips only take five minutes to prepare and ten minutes to cook, so I generally make two! With a recipe that is quick to prepare and tastes fantastic, how could you possibly go wrong?
While the chicken remains moist and soft, the panko combined with coconut flakes gets incredibly crispy on the outside. My children have an obsession.
It’s Time

Five minutes for preparation

Ten minutes to cook

15 minutes total time;

ingredients

1. One pound of chicken tenders (about five pieces already sliced)
2. Vegetable oil, one tablespoon. I make use of avocado oil.
3. One large egg
4. 1/4 cup of half-and-half or buttermilk
5. To taste, add half a teaspoon of salt and pepper.
6. Half a teaspoon of your preferred seasoning. I seasoned with Grill Mates Roasted Garlic and Herbs.
7. One cup of coconut flakes with added sugar.
8. Panko breadcrumbs, half a cup. or ordinary breadcrumbs.
9. Apply a mist of oil.
10. Optional: homemade chipotle sauce for dipping.

Directions

• Whisk the egg and buttermilk together in a medium bowl.
• Combine the panko and coconut flakes in a fairly shallow dish.
• Add chicken strips, oil, seasoning, and salt & pepper to taste in a medium bowl. To blend, thoroughly coat.
• Coat the chicken strips with the egg mixture, then submerge them in the panko/coconut flakes mixture until they are fully coated. If necessary, use your fingers to pour the coconut mixture.
• Set the air fryer’s temperature to 360°F/180°C.
• Gently place the chicken strips on the tray or basket of the air fryer. Give them room. Avoid overlapping. If required, work in bunches.
• Set the air fryer to 360°F/180°C for 10 to 12 minutes, turning the chicken halfway through. or until the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F and the coconut is golden brown.
• Serve with the dipping sauce of your choice. Delectable