Crushed pretzel crust for pretzel-crusted chicken or fish Recipe

Name: Crushed pretzel crust for pretzel-crusted chicken or fish
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: about 1 cup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups mini pretzels (or broken regular pretzels); 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter

American · Main course · 10 min total

Crushed pretzel crust for pretzel-crusted chicken or fish recipe videos

This crunchy, salty-savory pretzel crust adds a delightful texture and flavor to chicken or fish, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

10
min prep

4
servings

120
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups mini pretzels (or broken regular pretzels)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter

Instructions

Place pretzels in a resealable plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin until you have coarse crumbs (some small pieces are fine).
In a shallow dish, combine crushed pretzels, flour, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper. Mix well.
Drizzle oil or melted butter over the mixture and toss with a fork until evenly moistened.
Use immediately as a coating for chicken or fish: dip protein in egg wash or buttermilk, then press into pretzel mixture to coat.
Bake or pan-fry as desired (e.g., bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes for chicken tenders).

Tips

Store any leftover crust in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For extra flavor, add 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese to the mixture.
Adjust salt to taste if using salted pretzels; omit added salt.

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