Description
This Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe delivers crispy, flavorful chicken breasts coated with a savory parmesan and breadcrumb crust. Using an air fryer ensures a healthier version of traditionally fried chicken with the perfect golden crunch. It's a quick and easy dish perfect for a delicious dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
Coating
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1/3 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt adjust to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice each chicken breast horizontally into two halves using a sharp knife, creating thinner pieces. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to remove moisture.
- Apply Mayonnaise Coating: Spread mayonnaise evenly on both sides of each chicken piece using a butter knife. This helps the crust stick and keeps the chicken moist.
- Mix the Coating: In a wide and shallow bowl, combine parmesan cheese, Panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, freshly ground black pepper, and sea salt. Mix well with a fork or spoon to distribute the spices.
- Coat the Chicken: Dredge each chicken piece first on one side and then the other in the parmesan breadcrumb mixture. Press gently to ensure the coating adheres well.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit and allow it to preheat for a few minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Arrange the coated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook for 12 minutes, flipping the pieces halfway through to ensure even browning and crisping.
- Serve: Remove the chicken from the air fryer and serve hot. Optionally slice the chicken for easier serving and pair with your favorite sauce or side dishes.
Notes
- If you prefer not to use mayonnaise, substitute with egg whites brushed onto the chicken before coating with the parmesan mixture.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to maintain crispiness.
- Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the air fryer to retain crispness.
- You can freeze uncoated chicken breasts and prepare fresh coating when ready to cook.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
