Coxinha
Delight your little one with a nutritious twist on a Brazilian classic—Coxinha! These delightful chicken-filled dumplings are not only packed with flavor but also made with wholesome ingredients like tender shredded chicken and a light, fluffy dough. Perfect for tiny hands, these tasty bites are sure to become a favorite in your baby’s meal rotation!
Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1/2 cup cooked potato (120 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 1/2 cup shredded chicken (120 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
- 12 rice crackersUsed rice toast with quinoa and flaxseed
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- Salt to taste
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a food processor, combine all ingredients and process until a homogeneous dough forms.
- 2
Shape the dough into coxinhas by hand and place them in the air fryer for 15 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. Let cool before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat your chicken broth to exactly 85-90°C before adding flour to create a smooth roux without lumps, as this temperature allows starch granules to swell gradually.technique85-90°C
- ✓Rest the coxinha dough for 30-45 minutes in the refrigerator to allow gluten to relax and starches to fully hydrate, making shaping 60% easier.timing30-45 minutes
- ✓Keep your hands lightly dampened with cold water while shaping to prevent the dough from sticking, as the moisture creates a barrier without adding excess water to the dough.technique
- ✓Preheat your air fryer for 3-5 minutes before adding coxinhas to ensure immediate Maillard reaction and prevent the bottom from becoming soggy.equipment3-5 minutes
- ✓Brush coxinhas with beaten egg or oil before air frying to achieve golden browning, as the proteins and fats accelerate the Maillard reaction at 180°C.technique180°C
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Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Coxinha
Delight your little one with a nutritious twist on a Brazilian classic—Coxinha! These delightful chicken-filled dumplings are not only packed with flavor but also made with wholesome ingredients like tender shredded chicken and a light, fluffy dough. Perfect for tiny hands, these tasty bites are sure to become a favorite in your baby’s meal rotation!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1/2 cup cooked potato (120 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 1/2 cup shredded chicken (120 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
- 12 rice crackersUsed rice toast with quinoa and flaxseed
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- Salt to taste
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a food processor, combine all ingredients and process until a homogeneous dough forms.
- 2
Shape the dough into coxinhas by hand and place them in the air fryer for 15 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. Let cool before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat your chicken broth to exactly 85-90°C before adding flour to create a smooth roux without lumps, as this temperature allows starch granules to swell gradually.technique85-90°C
- ✓Rest the coxinha dough for 30-45 minutes in the refrigerator to allow gluten to relax and starches to fully hydrate, making shaping 60% easier.timing30-45 minutes
- ✓Keep your hands lightly dampened with cold water while shaping to prevent the dough from sticking, as the moisture creates a barrier without adding excess water to the dough.technique
- ✓Preheat your air fryer for 3-5 minutes before adding coxinhas to ensure immediate Maillard reaction and prevent the bottom from becoming soggy.equipment3-5 minutes
- ✓Brush coxinhas with beaten egg or oil before air frying to achieve golden browning, as the proteins and fats accelerate the Maillard reaction at 180°C.technique180°C