Description
This Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe features juicy, boneless skinless chicken breasts coated in a crispy parmesan and panko breadcrumb crust. The chicken is flavored with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, and black pepper, and air fried to golden perfection in just 12 minutes. It’s an easy, flavorful dinner option that’s crispy on the outside and tender inside.
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 using a sharp knife to create thinner cutlets. Pat each piece dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Apply Mayonnaise: Spread mayonnaise evenly on both sides of each chicken piece using a butter knife to help the coating stick.
- Mix the Coating: In a wide shallow bowl, combine the grated parmesan, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, freshly ground black pepper, and sea salt. Mix thoroughly with a fork or spoon.
- Coat the Chicken: Dredge each mayonnaise-coated chicken piece in the parmesan mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating adheres well on both sides.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cook the Chicken: Place the coated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook for 12 minutes, flipping the pieces halfway through to brown both sides evenly.
- Serve: Remove the crispy chicken from the air fryer and serve hot. Optionally, slice the chicken for easier serving and accompany with your favorite sauce or side dishes.
Notes
- If you prefer not to use mayonnaise, substitute it with egg whites brushed onto the chicken before coating for similar adhesion.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook chicken in batches if needed to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer to maintain crispness.
- Freezing cooked coated chicken is possible; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
