Description
This Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe offers a quick and delicious way to enjoy crispy, flavorful chicken breasts coated with a savory blend of parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, and spices. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying dinner, it uses mayonnaise for moisture and air frying for a crisp finish without deep frying.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
Coating
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- ⅓ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt adjust to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Slice each chicken breast horizontally into two halves with a sharp knife. Pat the chicken dry.
- Apply mayonnaise: Spread the mayonnaise evenly on both sides of the chicken halves using a butter knife to help the coating stick.
- Make the coating mixture: In a wide, shallow bowl, combine the parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, black pepper, and sea salt. Mix well with a fork or spoon.
- Coat the chicken: Dredge each mayonnaise-coated chicken half in the parmesan mixture, pressing gently so the coating adheres well on both sides.
- Preheat air fryer: Set your air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit and allow it to preheat.
- Cook the chicken: Arrange the coated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Cook for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through for even browning and crispiness.
- Serve: Serve the chicken hot straight from the air fryer with your favorite sauce or dip. Optionally, slice the chicken for easier serving.
Notes
- If mayonnaise is not preferred, egg whites can be brushed on the chicken to help the coating stick.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispiness; cook in batches if necessary.
- For best results, store leftovers properly and reheat gently to maintain texture; freezing instructions can be followed for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast half
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
