Keto Air fryer Coconut Chicken

If you are looking for the perfect way to spruce up your chicken dinner, look no further than this delicious Keto Coconut Chicken. This recipe is super easy to make, and it packs tons of flavor and texture thanks to the inclusion of crispy shredded coconut. Whether you choose to bake, air-fry, or fry your chicken, this dish will elevate any mid-week meal into something extraordinary.  Best of all?  Dinner is done in less than 30 minutes!

You Will Need

– 1 pound boneless chicken breast pounded to even thickness – ⅓ cup coconut flour – 1 teaspoon garlic powder – 1 teaspoon sea salt – ¼ teaspoon black pepper – ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper – 3 large eggs beaten – 1 ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut – Coconut oil for cooking (melt for air frying and baking.

– Combine the coconut flour, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes in a shallow dish.

– In a separate shallow dish, beat together the eggs. – Place the coconut in a third shallow dish.

– Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, and then dip into the egg.

– Press the chicken into the coconut, using your fingers to make sure the chicken is coated.

– Brush both sides of the chicken with the melted coconut oil if you are air frying or baking.

– Heat your air fryer to 400 degrees. – Add the chicken in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary.

– Cook for 10 - 12 minutes, flipping halfway through until the internal temperature reaches 160° F. – Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.