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Pretzel Peanut Crusted Chicken (Air Fryer): Crispy, High-Protein Weeknight Favorite

Crispy pretzel peanut crusted chicken made in the air fryer—easy, high-protein, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with a sweet-salty crunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 343 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 cup crushed pretzels
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped peanuts
  • 1 egg
  • 2 Tbsp Dijon or honey mustard
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • S&P to taste
  • Optional: drizzle of honey or hot honey

Instructions
 

  • Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
  • Crush pretzels and mix with chopped peanuts + spices.In another bowl, whisk egg with mustard.
  • Dip chicken into egg mixture, then coat well in pretzel-peanut mix. Press to stick.
  • Place in air fryer, spray lightly with oil.Cook 10–14 minutes (flip halfway) until golden and cooked through.
  • Finish with a drizzle of honey or hot honey if you want that sweet-salty vibe.

Nutrition

Calories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 32gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 437mgPotassium: 625mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 217IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 2mg
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