Air Fried Nut Crusted Chicken - 5/19/22

Another recipe from the America's Test Kitchen Air Fryer Perfection cookbook, Page 21

But when I googled it I found one pretty close : HERE

INGREDIENTS- I deleted what I didn't use

• 2

  (6 -8 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts- pounded thin- or get thin sliced chicken 
• 1⁄2

  cup chopped fine almonds
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 2

  tablespoons unsalted butter, cut in 1-tbsp pieces
• 1⁄2

  cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1

  pinch cayenne
• 2

  eggs
• 1

  teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1⁄8

  teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄2

  cup unbleached all-purpose flour

 

Combine: Almonds, Panko, butter and a pinch of salt- microwave until golden brown, stopping to stir frequently (2-3 Minutes)

In another bowl whisk egg, flour and cayenne

Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper, dredge in egg mixture (let excess drip off) and then coat with the panko mixture- pressing the panko into the chicken

Spray air fryer basket and chicken breasts- cook on 400 for 15 minutes, flipping half way