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Air fryer crispy coconut chicken tenders

Air fryer crispy coconut chicken tenders

By Zoey Kriel
20’ Prep time
12’ Cook time
32’ Total time
498 Calories
4 Serving

Summary

The whole family will love these oh-so-crispy coconut chicken tenders. they’re made in the air fryer in less than 20 minute total and you won’t even believe they aren’t fried!
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Step by Step

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Step 1

Preheat the air fryer to 380ºF and drizzle 2 teaspoons of coconut oil into the air fryer or spray with coconut oil cooking spray.
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Step 2

Slice the chicken breasts into 2-inch wide by 4-inch long strips. Set aside.
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Step 3

Add the coconut, garlic powder, breadcrumbs, chili powder, and salt to a medium bowl and mix until combined.
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Step 4

In a separate bowl add 2 large eggs to a bowl and whisk.
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Step 5

Dredge the chicken strips through the egg mixture and then dredge the chicken strips in the coconut mixture, making sure the strips are fully coated.
Step 6
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Step 6

Place the chicken strips into the air fryer basket, making sure they are not overlapping or overcrowded. You will have to cook these chicken strips in two or three batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
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Step 7

Drizzle the chicken with 1-2 teaspoons of melted coconut oil. Then, air fry the chicken strips for 6 minutes, flip, and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF.
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Step 8

Remove the chicken from the air fryer and repeat until all the chicken strips are cooked.
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Step 9

Serve with your favorite sauces

Tips and Warnings

  • We do not recommend using sweetened coconut.
  • Everybody’s air fryer is different, so monitor your chicken while it is cooking to be sure it doesn’t overcook.
  • Oven directions: bake chicken tenders on a tin foil-lined baking sheet at 375ºF for around 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches around 165ºF.

Ingredient

  • Large eggs
    Large eggs
    2
  • Chili powder
    Chili powder
    4.93 ml
  • Salt
    Salt
    4.93 ml
  • Garlic powder
    Garlic powder
    14.79 ml
  • Boneless skinless chicken breasts
    Boneless skinless chicken breasts
    6.8 kg
  • Melted coconut oil
    Melted coconut oil
    29.57 ml
  • Plain breadcrumbs
    Plain breadcrumbs
    118.29 ml
  • Sweet and sour sauce or hot honey sauce
    Sweet and sour sauce or hot honey sauce
    1
  • Unsweetened shredded coconut
    Unsweetened shredded coconut
    236.59 ml

Nutrition Facts

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