Air Fryer Coconut Chicken

Name: Air Fryer Coconut Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 140 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup canned coconut milk; 0.5 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; 1.5 teaspoons salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; nonstick cooking spray

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These coconut-panko crusted chicken strips are crispy, crunchy, and oil-free. The chicken strips are double dipped in egg and in the coconut-panko mixture to ensure crispiness. Cooked in an air fryer they are ready in just a few minutes. They are moist and tender on the inside. Serve with or without your choice of dipping sauce.

Recipe by Yoly

Updated on September 20, 2022

close up view of Air Fryer Coconut Chicken served with fresh herbs and sauce in a sauce cup

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs

Total Time:

2 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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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

Directions

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.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

418	Calories
17g	Fat
41g	Carbs
31g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 418
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g	22%
Saturated Fat 12g	60%
Cholesterol 158mg	53%
Sodium 1493mg	65%
Total Carbohydrate 41g	15%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 31g
Vitamin C 4mg	19%
Calcium 44mg	3%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 425mg	9%

* 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.