Food of the month

Air-Fryer CoconutCrusted Turkey Fingers

INGREDIENTS

• 2 large egg whites • 2 teaspoons sesame oil • 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, lightly toasted • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1-1/2 pounds turkey breast tenderloins, cut into 1/2-inch strips

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat air fryer to 400°. In a shallow bowl, whisk egg whites and oil. In another shallow bowl, mix coconut, bread crumbs, sesame seeds and salt.

Dip turkey in egg mixture, then in coconut mixture,

patting to help coating adhere. • In batches, place turkey in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray.

Cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Turn; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown and turkey is no longer pink, 3-4 minutes longer. • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, mix sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve turkey with sauce. If desired, top turkey strips with grated lime zest and serve with lime wedges.

TEST KITCHEN TIP

If you don’t have an air fryer, you can make this recipe in an oven.

Nutrition Facts

3 ounces cooked turkey with 2 tablespoon sauce: 292 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 517mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.