Air-Fried Coconut-Crusted Chicken Strips
Air-Fried Coconut-Crusted Chicken Strips deliver a crunchy panko and coconut exterior with tender, juicy chicken inside. A brief soak in coconut milk, pineapple juice, and a hint of Sriracha creates a subtly sweet, lightly spicy profile that feels tropical and bright. Ideal for weeknight dinners, game-day platters, or a fun appetizer with dipping sauces.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air-Fried Coconut-Crusted Chicken Strips, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 42 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 12
- Heart Health
- 24
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Put coconut milk, pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, Sriracha sauce, and ginger in a medium bowl and whisk together. Add the chicken strips and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
- 2
Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 3
Whisk the eggs in one bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the shredded coconut, panko, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Take the chicken strips out of the marinade and shake off any excess; discard the remaining marinade. Dip the chicken strips into the beaten egg, then into the coconut-panko mixture, then back into the egg, and again into the coconut-panko mixture, double-dipping and double-coating each strip.
- 5
Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- 6
Arrange the breaded chicken strips in the air fryer basket so they are not touching; work in batches if needed.
- 7
Cook for 6 minutes, flip the strips, and continue cooking until lightly browned and toasted, 4 to 6 minutes more.
- Calories 860.13 kcal High 43%
- Protein 35.37 g Good Source 71%
- Carbohydrate 70.19 g 26%
- Total Fat 47.56 g High 61%
- Saturated Fat 11.79 g High 59%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 187.45 mg High 62%
- Sodium 602.65 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 3.81 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 21.89 g --
- Added Sugars 10.2 g High 20%
- Calcium 81.07 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.21 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 158.85 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 33.74 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 5.31 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.81 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Air Fried Coconut Crusted Chicken Strips is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Chicken Breast, and Coconut Milk. Each serving provides about 860.13 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air-Fried Coconut-Crusted Chicken Strips made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Chicken Breast, Coconut Milk, Cooking Spray. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air-Fried Coconut-Crusted Chicken Strips?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 860.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air-Fried Coconut-Crusted Chicken Strips easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Air-Fried Coconut-Crusted Chicken Strips healthy?
- Air-Fried Coconut-Crusted Chicken Strips has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 860.13 calories and 35.37 g of protein, or 71% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 602.65 mg (26% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 11.79 g (59% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 10.2 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Eggs, Soy, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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