Description
This Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe delivers a crispy, flavorful dish that’s easy to make and healthier than traditional fried chicken. The combination of Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, and seasoning creates a delicious coating for tender, juicy chicken breasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
Coating:
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Additional:
- cooking spray or olive oil spray
- chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Prepare Coating: Whisk the egg and water in a shallow bowl. In a separate bowl, combine Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat Chicken: Dip chicken in egg mixture, then coat in Parmesan breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook: Place coated chicken in air fryer, cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Rest and Serve: Rest chicken briefly before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with Italian seasoning in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Works well with chicken tenders—adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
