Air fryer coconut chicken

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This Air fryer coconut chicken is just delicious!  It’s so easy to make and is done in no time.

Pair this with Orange Marmalade, and you’ve got a fabulous flavor sensation going on.  Everyone is going to love this recipe, so make sure you put it in your favorites.

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE AIR FRYER COCONUT CHICKEN:

• 1 – 2 pounds of chicken breasts tenders
• 1 cup of milk
• 1 egg
• 1 sleeve of Ritz crackers – crushed into crumbs
• 1 cup of shredded coconut
• Garlic salt – to season
• Pepper – to season
• Spray Olive oil

HERE’S WHAT YOU DO:

First, place the cup of milk in a shallow dish, add the egg and whisk together until blended.  Pulse the Ritz crackers in a blender until they’re crumbs and place them in a shallow dish.  Place the shredded coconut in a shallow dish and place all three dishes close.  Sprinkle the Chicken tenders with the garlic salt and pepper.  Dip the tenders one at a time into the egg/milk mixture, and then into the cracker crumbs, and back into the egg/milk mixture, and into the coconut.  Place the tenders in the Air Fryer basket and spray them with the Olive oil. 

Place the basket in the Fryer, and set the temperature to 380, and the time to 5 minutes.  When the Air Fryer goes off, turn the tenders, and spray the other side with the Olive oil, and set the time to 10 minutes.  Halfway through the cooking (at 5 minutes) turn the tenders again and let finish cooking.  When the Air Fryer goes off, plate the tenders, and serve with Orange Marmalade on the side. Enjoy!

Air Fryer Recipes You’ll Love

If you’re looking for easy, crispy meals made in the air fryer, check out these air fryer recipes:

• Air Fryer Chick-fil-A Nuggets – Crispy, juicy, and just like the original
• Bang Bang Chicken Meatballs – Crispy with a bold, creamy sauce
• Air Fryer Baked Potatoes – Fluffy inside with crispy skin
• Air Fryer Potato Cubes – Perfectly seasoned and extra crispy
• Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes – Sweet, savory, and easy to make
• Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas – Cheesy, crispy, and packed with flavor
• Air Fryer Twix Cheesecake – Rich, indulgent, and surprisingly easy
• Bacon Wrapped Asparagus – Crispy bacon with tender asparagus
• Toast in the Air Fryer – Quick, easy, and perfectly golden
• Air Fryer Ribs – Tender, flavorful, and cooked fast

NOTE:  When you’re dipping the tenders in the egg/milk/cracker crumbs and shredded coconut, place a large piece of waxed paper on the counter, and set your shallow dishes on the waxed paper, so you keep the raw chicken off your countertop.  Place the Air Fryer just at the edge of the waxed paper so you have it handy to place the tenders in.  If you only have 1 pound of chicken tenders, you’ll probably only have one batch of tenders to cook.  If you have 2 pounds, you’ll probably have two batches to cook in the Fryer. 

1 pound makes 2 servings