AIR FRYER MONTE CRISTO

AIR FRYER MONTE CRISTO

by Nicole Jaques, @itsnicolejaques
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The Monte Cristo was invented and first served in Paris in the early 1900s, gaining popularity in the United States in the 1930s. It was sometimes referred to as, "the French Sandwich." Nicole Jaques' version of his sweet and savory sandwich comes together with the ease and convenience of an air-fryer preparation. Featuring Kelly's Strawberry Habanero Pepper Jelly and finished off with our Kelly's Habanero Honey, this take on a Monte Cristo has that little, "je ne sais quoi."

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 C pancake mix
  
• 1 egg
  
• 1/2 c milk (or alternative)
  
• 1/4 C water
  
• 1 T vanilla extract
  
• 1/4 C powdered sugar
  
• 1/4 C Kelly's Kelly's Strawberry Habanero Pepper Jelly
  
• 16 slices Gruyere cheese
  
• 20 slices thinly-sliced ham
  
• 8 slices Texas Toast
  
• Kelly's Habanero Honey (optional)
  

INSTRUCTIONS

• In a medium-sized bowl, combine the milk, water, egg, vanilla and pancake mix. It should have a thick consistency.
  
• Assembly the sandwich as follows: bread, Kelly's Strawberry Habanero Pepper Jelly, 2 slices of cheese, 5 slices of ham, 2 slices of cheese, jam and bread.
  
• Use toothpicks to hold the sandwich together.
  
• Dip the sandwich in the batter on both sides and place in a pre-lined air fryer basket. Cook on 370 degrees for 7 minutes. Flip and cook for 3 additional minutes.
  
• Remove and serve dusted with powdered sugar and drizzle with Kelly’s Habanero Honey.