Coconut Chicken in the Air Fryer

Coconut Chicken in the Air Fryer

Recipe by thedailygourmet from allrecipes.com

Dinner 30 Mins.

Ingredients

8

8 servings

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutritional Facts

Per 8 servings

  • Calories: 201
  • Carbohydrate: 9g
  • Fat: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Sugar: 0g

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