Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe
Enjoy a delicious and crispy Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken that’s easy to make and packed with flavor. This recipe results in perfectly cooked chicken with a golden brown crust that’s sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
Garlic Mayo:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Coating:
- 1 cup seasoned Panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Other:
- Olive oil spray
- Fresh parsley (finely chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F.
- Prepare the chicken: Cut chicken breasts in half to make four thin breasts. Pound each piece to an even thickness between plastic wrap with a meat tenderizer.
- Make garlic mayo: Mix mayo and minced garlic in a bowl. Spread this mixture evenly on the chicken breasts.
- Coat the chicken: In a shallow bowl, combine Panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Press each chicken breast into the mixture, coating both sides.
- Air fry: Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil. Cook the chicken at 390°F for 8 minutes, flip, then cook for another 5-7 minutes until crispy and golden.
- Serve: Garnish the cooked chicken with extra Parmesan and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.
- Avoid using PAM spray as it can damage certain air fryer baskets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken, Crispy Chicken Recipe, Air Fryer Chicken Breast
