azing Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe
Enjoy the crunchy goodness of these flavorful Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breasts. They are a perfect combination of juicy chicken, crispy coating, and savory Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
Seasoning Mixture:
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Olive oil
Coating:
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Additional:
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Pat dry: Use paper towels to pat the chicken breasts dry.
- Season: In a bowl, mix salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, and olive oil. Rub the mixture over each chicken breast.
- Coating: In another bowl, combine Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip: Dip each seasoned chicken breast into the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
- Preheat: Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3 minutes.
- Cook: Arrange chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray with olive oil. Cook for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crispy chicken, consider spraying the coated chicken with olive oil before air frying.
- Experiment with different seasonings like paprika or cayenne for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Air Fryer, Parmesan Chicken, Crispy Chicken, Easy Dinner
