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Air Fryer Pecan Crusted Chicken

Pecan Crusted Chicken in the Air Fryer

5 from 4 votes
Author: Fork To Spoon
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
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Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

This Pecan Crusted Chicken recipe takes your basic chicken breasts, adds a few simple ingredients, and creates a meal that the whole family will love. Using a simple honey pecan mixture, this is an easy pecan chicken recipe that you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound chicken breast, cut into chicken breast, or tenderloins
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup pecans, diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Layout your chicken onto a cutting board.
  • In a small bowl, mix the salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Season your chicken generously.
  • Beat the eggs and place in a shallow bowl for dredging.
  • Dip the chicken in the beaten eggs, then press the diced pecans onto the chicken breast. Use your hands to really push down the pecans.
  • Place the chicken into the air fryer basket, set the temperature to 370 degrees F, and cook for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 218kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 713mgPotassium: 483mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 42IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg