How to Make Air Fryer Coconut Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a flavorful and crispy chicken recipe that's easy to make, then you've come to the right place. This Air Fryer Coconut Chicken recipe is a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping for the week ahead. It's packed with flavor from the coconut and spices, and the best part is that it's cooked in an air fryer, so it's much healthier than traditional fried chicken.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup canned coconut milk
  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • nonstick cooking spray

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place coconut milk, pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, Sriracha sauce, and ginger in a medium sized bowl and whisk to combine. Add chicken strips and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Whisk eggs in a bowl. Combine shredded coconut, panko, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
  • Remove chicken strips from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Dip chicken strips in beaten egg, then in coconut-panko mixture, then again in egg mixture, and again in coconut-panko mixture, double dipping and double coating each strip.
  • Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
  • Place breaded chicken strips in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching; work in batches if necessary.
  • Cook for 6 minutes, flip strips, and continue cooking until lightly browned and toasted, 4 to 6 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    418 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 158mg
    • Sodium: 1493mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 425mg