I purposefully decided to post this recipe in the middle of the week because it is perfect for a fast weeknight meal. Within 5 minutes, you can prep this Whole30 Air Fried Chicken and 30 minutes later be sitting down to a delicious, healthy supper!
This recipe was inspired by coconut shrimp. Why you ask? Well, I love coconut shrimp but every time I have tried to make a gluten-free "healthy" version, it never comes out quite right.
Since I had some chicken thighs in my fridge, I contemplated making a "coconut chicken" version as I was craving coconut shrimp. The problem was, it was already 5:30 p.m and honestly, I was exhausted. The thought of dredging chicken through the egg, then batter, then egg, then coconut was truly appalling. Plus, the mess I would make, was enough for me to can that idea.
The Solution...Whole30 Air Fried Chicken!
How do you make Whole30 Air Fried Chicken
- Grab some coconut flour, coconut flakes, almond flour and a couple of spices and tossed them in a large bowl.
- Place the chicken thighs into the mixture, tossed them around to completely cover all sides of the chicken
- Place chicken in the air fryer and set for 20 minutes
Juicy, tender and crispy with only 1 bowl to clean!
In under 5 minutes of prep work and only 5 minutes of clean up, this coconut chicken is a definite "go-to" on a busy weeknight.
How do you make this Whole30 Air Fried Chicken without an Air Fryer?
- Simply place the chicken in the oven at 375 for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken hits 165 degrees F.
- If it doesn't get quite as crispy as you would like, turn the oven onto "broil" and place the chicken on the top rack of the oven for 3-5 minutes.
- MAKE SURE YOU STAY CLOSE TO THE OVEN as the chicken will burn easily.
Serve this Whole30 Air Fried Chicken with other easy side dishes such as:
- Cauliflower Rice Patties (Whole30, Low Carb)
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Onions and Bacon (Whole30, Low Carb, GF)
- Air Fryer Baked Potatoes with a Review of Different Air Fryers (Whole30)
- The BEST Air Fryer Homemade French Fries (Whole30)
Simply Delicious "Fried" Chicken (Whole30, Gluten Free, Keto, Low Carb, Egg Free, Dairy Free)
Just like the title states, this simple and delicious fried chicken comes together in minutes. Simply combining almond flour, coconut flour, unsweetened coconut flakes and some spices and then baking the chicken in an air fryer or oven, "fried" chicken is created. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Whole30, low carb and gluten free.
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 chicken thighs 1x
Ingredients
- 2 chicken thighs, bone in, skin on
- 1 tbsp coconut flour
- 1 tbsp almond flour
- 1 tbsp shredded coconut, unsweetened
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 -2 teaspoon chili powder (depending on how spicy you like it)
Instructions
Air Fryer Method
- Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Toss chicken thighs in dry mixture and cover completely
- Place in air fryer at 360 for 20 minutes.
Oven Method
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with copper mat or parchment paper
- Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Toss chicken thighs in dry mixture and cover completely with mixture
- Place in oven and cook for 30-35 minutes or until chicken juices run clear (internal temperature of 165 degrees F).
Notes
- Feel free to change the seasonings by adding more spices such as garlic, onion or smoked paprika.
- If it doesn't get quite crispy enough in the oven, after chicken has cooked, place chicken under the broiler set on "high" for 3-5 minutes but make sure you watch it carefully as it will burn quickly.
- This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Meals
- Cuisine: Whole30, Keto, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 268
- Fat: 16.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 3.5 g
- Fiber: 2.1 g
- Protein: 26.3 g
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