Description
A delicious air fryer recipe for coconut crusted chicken breast that is crispy and flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix shredded coconut, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the egg.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg, then coat with the coconut mixture.
- Place the coated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket.
- Brush the chicken with coconut oil.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of chicken breasts.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: air fryer, coconut crusted, chicken breast