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Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Air fryer parmesan crusted chicken is an easy dinner ready in 20 minutes. Makes for tender and juicy chicken breasts with crispy golden crusts and a 'deep-fried' taste. No oil needed!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer chicken, air fryer recipes
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 278kcal
Author Saima Zaidi

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • ⅓ cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • ¼ tsp sea salt adjust to taste
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Instructions

Preparation

  • Slice each chicken breast horizontally into two halves with a sharp knife. 
  • Pat the chicken dry and spread the mayonnaise on both sides with a butter knife.
  • Take a wide and shallow bowl and add the parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, black pepper, and sea salt. Combine the ingredients with a fork or spoon.
  • Dredge the chicken breasts in the above coating, doing first one side and then the other. Pat down so the coating sticks to the meat.

Cooking

  • Preheat your air fryer to 380 F and set the timer to 12 minutes.
  • Arrange the chicken breasts in the preheated air fryer basket. Cook for the time set, flipping them halfway through the cooking.
  • Serve hot out of the fryer with a sauce or dip and the accompaniments of your choice. If you want, you can slice the meat for easier serving.

Notes

  1. If you don’t like or want to use mayonnaise, you can go with egg whites too. Brush it on before coating them with the parmesan mixture. For more options, see the body of the post. 
  2. Don’t overcrowd your air fryer with too many chicken pieces in it at once. Cook the chicken in two batches if need be, for even and crispy results.
  3. See the body of the post for storage, reheating, and freezing instructions. 

Nutrition

Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 536mg | Potassium: 447mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 131IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 1mg