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The Ultimate Air Fryer Crispy Coconut Chicken Bites with Sweet Chili Dip

A pile of golden brown Air Fryer Crispy Coconut Chicken Bites served with sweet chili dipping sauce.
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Make crispy, sweet coconut chicken bites quickly in your air fryer. This recipe includes instructions for a simple sweet chili dipping sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Cooking spray (oil-based)
  • For the Dip: 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
  • For the Dip: 1 tablespoon lime juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare a dredging station with three shallow dishes. Place flour seasoned with salt and pepper in the first dish. Beat the eggs in the second dish. Combine shredded coconut, panko breadcrumbs, and garlic powder in the third dish.
  2. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. This helps the coating stick.
  3. Dredge each chicken piece first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  4. Dip the floured chicken into the beaten egg, allowing excess to drip off.
  5. Press the chicken firmly into the coconut mixture until fully coated.
  6. Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C) for 5 minutes.
  7. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange the coated chicken bites in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch. You will need to work in batches.
  8. Spray the tops of the chicken bites lightly with cooking spray.
  9. Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping the pieces halfway through the cooking time, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C).
  10. While the chicken cooks, mix the sweet chili sauce and lime juice together in a small bowl for the dip.
  11. Serve the hot coconut chicken bites immediately with the dipping sauce.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, chill the coated chicken pieces on a baking sheet for 15 minutes before air frying.
  • If you prefer a less sweet coating, use unsweetened coconut flakes instead of sweetened.
  • If you want a gluten-free option, substitute the flour with rice flour and use gluten-free breadcrumbs.

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