AIR FRYER COCONUT CHICKEN

• 1 pound chicken tenders (about 5 pre-cut pieces)
• 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil. I use Avocado oil.
• 1 Large Egg
• 1/4 cup Buttermilk (or Half and Half)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoning of choice. I used Grill Mates Roasted garlic and herb seasoning.
• 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes.
• 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs. Or regular breadcrumbs.
• Spray oil
• Homemade chipotle sauce for dipping (optional).

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl whisk together egg and buttermilk.
2. In a medium shallow dish combine the coconut flakes and panko
3. In a medium bowl add chicken strips, oil, salt and pepper to taste and seasoning. Coat well to combine
4. Dip the chicken strips in the egg mixture to coat, then place the chicken into the coconut flakes/panko mixture, coating completely. Pour coconut mixture with your fingers if needed
5. Preheat air fryer to 360F/180C on air fry setting
6. Carefully transfer the chicken strips onto air fryer tray/basket. Give them some space. Do not overlap. Work in batches if needed.
7. Air fry mode at 360F/180C for 10-12 minutes, flipping the chicken on the other side half-way through. Or until internal chicken temp reaches 165F, coconut flakes a golden brown
8. Serve with your favourite dipping sauce. Delicious