Air Fryer Coconut Chicken

Step 1

In a medium bowl whisk together egg and buttermilk.

Step 2

In a medium shallow dish combine the coconut flakes and panko

Step 3

In a medium bowl add chicken strips, oil, salt and pepper to taste and seasoning. Coat well to combine

Step 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

Step 5

Preheat air fryer to 360F/180C on air fry setting

Step 6

Carefully transfer the chicken strips onto air fryer tray/basket. Give them some space. Do not overlap. Work in batches if needed.

Step 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

Step 8

Serve with homemade Chipotle dipping sauce. Or a dipping sauce of your choice. Delicious