Air Fryer Almond Crusted Chicken (just 5 ingredients)

This Air Fryer Almond Crusted Chicken recipe takes about 20 minutes to make.

Made with just five ingredients, this delicious chicken is moist and juicy on the inside and crunchy and flavorful on the outside.

What is almond crusted chicken?

Almond crusted chicken is chicken that is coated in crushed almonds, instead of regular breading, before being cooked.

I like how incredibly easy this recipe is to make using an air fryer.

Have you tried my Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets (from scratch)?

Made with chicken tenders and Italian seasoning, those nuggets are coated with panko bread crumbs. Both this recipe for almond crusted chicken and that recipe for chicken tenders are delicious chicken recipes that can be made in an air fryer.

Raw almonds are used in the coating for this chicken recipe. You can find raw almonds here.

Why we love Almond Crusted Chicken

This is an easy and tasty way to make delicious chicken breasts. It can also be prepared in advance and frozen to make whenever you want a quick chicken dinner.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• Making the chicken in an air fryer rather than using a deep fryer is a healthier way to cook about anything. It is also an easier method of doing so.
• This recipe can be made low in carbohydrates or gluten free .
• Making the chicken in an air fryer rather than using a deep fryer is a healthier way to cook about anything. It is also an easier method of doing so.
• The almond coating make these chicken breasts perfectly crisp on the outside while adding a bit of flavor.
• Making this recipe from scratch means that you know everything that has gone into it
• Leftovers taste great the next day in sandwich or on top of a great tasting salad.

Ingredients needed to make almond crusted chicken in an air fryer.

• Chicken Breasts. Use boneless and skinless chicken breasts.
• Almonds. Use raw almonds that do not have additional ingredients added to them.
• Cornstarch. Flour can alternatively be used for a thicker and denser crust .
• Seasonings. You can use an all purpose chicken seasoning blend or one of these easy homemade seasonings.
• Eggs. Use large eggs that have been beaten.

Tips for making the best air fryer almond crusted chicken.

The easiest ways to crush your raw almond is to use a food processor. If you do not have a food processor, simple place the almonds in a zip top bag and run a rolling pin over the bag to crush them.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Use a clean paper towel or similar item to pat the chicken breasts down to remove any moisture. This will make it easier to coat your chicken with the other ingredients.
2. When coating your chicken with the almond mixture, coat the chicken evenly for the perfect consistent crunch.
3. Leave room in the air fryer for the warm air to circulate. The chicken breasts can touch one another but, should not overlap.
4. Do you have to use chicken breasts to make this recipe? You can use any part of the chicken or even chicken tenders to make this recipe. Keep in mind however, that the air frying time and ingredient amounts can change
5. Preheating your air fryer can help the chicken breasts air fry evenly. You can also rotate them midway through air frying
6. Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F before serving it.

How to make Air Fryer Almond Crusted Chicken

Prep Time: 8 minutes .
Air Fry Time: 12 minutes .
Servings: 4 chicken breasts.

1. Chicken. Prepare your chicken breasts by removing any fat and then patting them down to remove any moisture. You can carefully butterfly the chicken breasts or slice them in half if desired. Also, preheat your air fryer to 385.
2. Almonds. If you have not done so, crush your almonds using a food processor, or similar method, so that the almonds are the size of crumbs.
3. Bowls. To make the dredging station you will need three shallow bowls. In the first bowl, use a whisk to combine together the cornstarch and seasonings. For the second bowl, your eggs (you can beat them in the bowl). The third bowl should have your crushed almonds.
4. Dredge. Start by dipping your first chicken breast into the bowl with the cornstarch and then the bowl with the whisked eggs, and then lastly the bowl with the almond crumbs.
5. Basket. Place your coated chicken breasts into your air fryer basket. You can spray your chicken breasts with spray oil to help them get more crisp.
6. Air Fry. Air fry your chicken breasts for 10-12 minutes ( or until done on the inside-165 internal temperature) flipping them over after five minutes.
7. Serve. Let your air fried chicken cool for a couple of minutes before serving as they may be hot.

Expert Tip👉 Your chicken is done cooking when a meat thermometer says that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Depending on the size of your air fryer, this recipe may have to be made in batches.

How to store almond chicken.

Once your chicken has fully cooled you can place it into an airtight container or zip top bag.When properly stored and refrigerated, this chicken should keep for up to three days.

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Air Fryer Almond Crusted Chicken (just 5 ingredients), a delicious, quick, and easy dinner recipe made in about 20 minutes.

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