Description
This Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe offers a deliciously crispy and flavorful chicken breast coated with a Parmesan breadcrumb mixture. Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner, it uses simple ingredients and cooks quickly in an air fryer, delivering a perfectly golden crust and juicy interior without the need for deep frying.
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 with a sharp knife to create thinner pieces. Pat the chicken dry using paper towels.
- Apply mayonnaise: Spread the mayonnaise evenly on both sides of each chicken piece with a butter knife to help the coating adhere well.
- Make the coating mixture: In a wide and shallow bowl, combine the parmesan cheese, Panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, black pepper, and sea salt. Mix well using a fork or spoon.
- Coat the chicken: Dredge each chicken piece first on one side and then on the other in the parmesan breadcrumb mixture. Press the coating onto the chicken to ensure it sticks firmly.
- Preheat air fryer: Set your air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit and allow it to preheat.
- Cook the chicken: Place the coated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure even crisping and cooking.
- Serve: Remove the chicken from the air fryer and serve immediately with your choice of dipping sauce or side dishes. Optionally, slice the chicken breasts for easier serving.
Notes
- If you prefer not to use mayonnaise, you can substitute it with egg whites brushed over the chicken before coating for similar adhesion.
- To ensure even cooking and maximum crispiness, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary.
- For best texture and flavor, serve the chicken immediately after cooking. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the air fryer.
- Adjust the amount of sea salt according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
