Air Fryer Walnut Crusted Chicken That Makes Dinner Feel Special and Satisfying
Air Fryer Walnut Crusted Chicken offers a crispy exterior with a rich nutty flavor, perfect for an easy dinner. This weeknight dinner is both satisfying and family-friendly, making walnut crusted chicken delightfully simple to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: Servings 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or cutlets
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- Oil spray
Instructions
- Dry the chicken and season both sides with salt pepper and garlic powder.
- In a bowl whisk together the egg and Dijon mustard.
- Combine chopped pecans and panko breadcrumbs in a separate bowl.
- Coat the chicken fully in the egg mixture then press it firmly into the pecan mixture covering all sides.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F 190°C and spray the basket lightly with oil.
- Place chicken in a single layer in the basket and spray the tops with oil.
- Cook in the air fryer for 12 to 14 minutes flipping halfway through until the chicken is golden and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F 74°C.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Taste & Texture Crunchy nutty pecan crust Tender juicy chicken inside Savory flavor with a slight natural sweetness from the pecans Storage Freezing & Reheating Fridge Store cooked chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 days Freezer Freeze uncooked breaded chicken for up to 2 months Reheat Air fry at 350°F 175°C until heated through and crispy again
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