Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders with Sweet Chili Sauce
Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders with Sweet Chili Sauce These crispy coconut chicken tenders are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. The chicken is coated in a flavorful mixture of coconut, almond flour, tapioca flour, and spices, then air fried until golden brown and cooked through. Serve with sweet chili sauce for dipping.
The story of crispy coconut chicken tenders begins in the kitchens of Southeast Asia, where cooks have been using coconut milk and shredded coconut to create flavorful and crispy fried chicken dishes for centuries. Over time, these dishes made their way to Europe and the Americas, where they were adapted to use more readily available ingredients like almond flour and tapioca flour. Today, crispy coconut chicken tenders are a popular dish all over the world. They're a great way to use up leftover chicken breasts, and they can be served as an appetizer or main course. They're also a great option for packed lunches or picnics.
Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders with Sweet Chili Sauce Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders with Sweet Chili Sauce Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders with Sweet Chili Sauce Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders with Sweet Chili Sauce
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 12 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup tapioca flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine the coconut, almond flour, tapioca flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dip the chicken pieces in the coconut mixture, pressing to adhere.
  4. Place the chicken tenders in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Serve immediately with sweet chili sauce.
Why It Works
  • The combination of coconut, almond flour, and tapioca flour creates a crispy coating that is both flavorful and gluten-free.
  • Air frying the chicken tenders results in a crispy exterior and a juicy interior.
  • Sweet chili sauce is the perfect dipping sauce for these crispy coconut chicken tenders.