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Pecan Crusted Chicken – Keto-Friendly, Crispy & Ready in 20 Minutes

2025-12-19
Golden pecan crusted chicken breast with crispy nut coating on white plate, served with green beans and lemon, air fryer in background
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Servings: 4 servings
  • Prep Time: 10m
  • Cook Time: 12m
  • Ready In: 22m

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Nutritional Info

This information is per serving.

  • Calories

    480 kcal

  • Carbohydrates

    8 g

  • Cholesterol

    140 mg

  • Fat

    32 g

  • Fiber

    4 g

  • Protein

    42 g

  • Saturated Fat

    6g

  • Serving Size

    1 chicken breast with crust

  • Sodium

    220 mg (varies by seasoning)

  • Sugar

    1 g (naturally occurring)

  • Trans Fat

    0 g

  • Unsaturated Fat

    22 g

Tender chicken breasts coated in a golden crust of crushed pecans, garlic and herbs, cooked to perfection in your air fryer (or Actifry) with minimal oil. Rich, nutty, and naturally keto-friendly, this dish feels indulgent but is ready in under 20 minutes. Perfect with a simple salad or roasted veg.

Original recipe by Mary Alice Finley Davis

 

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 150–180g each), or 600g chicken tenders
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp water
  • 250g (about 2 cups) fresh pecan halves, finely crushed
  • 2 tbsp almond flour or fine breadcrumbs (almond flour keeps it keto)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp melted butter or olive oil (for brushing, optional, but adds shine)

Tip: Crush pecans in a food processor or place in a sealed bag and roll with a rolling pin. Avoid over-processing into paste; you want texture.

 

Method

Step 1

Prep Chicken: Pat chicken dry with kitchen paper. Lightly season with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Make Binder: In a shallow bowl, whisk egg with 1 tsp water.

Step 3

Make Crust: In another bowl (or zip-top bag), combine crushed pecans, almond flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ¼ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper.

Step 4

Coat Chicken: Dip each chicken piece in egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Then press firmly into the pecan mix, ensuring full, even coverage.

Step 5

Preheat Air Fryer: Set to 180°C (350°F) and preheat for 3 minutes.

Step 6

Cook: Standard Air Fryer: Place chicken in basket in a single layer (do not overlap). Cook for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway, until internal temperature reaches 75°C. Tefal Actifry: Remove the paddle (if your model allows). Place chicken flat against the sides of the basket to avoid movement. Cook at 180°C for 18–20 minutes, flipping once halfway manually. Add 1 tsp oil to the base.

Step 7

Optional Finish: Brush with melted butter or olive oil for extra gloss.

Step 8

Rest & Serve: Let rest 3 minutes before serving.

Serving Suggestion: Pair with steamed green beans, a watercress salad, or cauliflower mash for a keto-friendly meal.

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