Air Fryer Pretzel-Crusted Trout Tenders
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup salted pretzels
- 1 tsp granulated garlic
- 3/4 c all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 pound rainbow trout fillets
DIRECTIONS
- Rinse and pat rainbow trout fillets dry. Using kitchen shears, cut fillets into tender sized pieces.
- Place pretzels in baggie to crush into small pieces. You can also use a food processor but leave some larger pieces for texture. Add to a dipping bowl.
- Add flour to a separate dipping bowl.
- Beat egg in another dipping bowl and set aside.
- Take one tender at a time and dredge first in flour, then egg, then pretzel crumbs.
- Place tender on air fryer sheet. Repeat with all tender pieces, leaving space between them to allow the air fryer to cook.
- Place air fryer basket in air fryer and set temperature to 400 degrees and set timer for 8-10 minutes. Turn halfway through to get crispy on both sides.
- Serve with honey mustard sauce and enjoy!
