Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe
This Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe is a delicious and crispy dish that’s easy to make in your air fryer. The combination of Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, and flavorful seasonings creates a flavorful crust on juicy chicken breasts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry: Use paper towels to pat the chicken breasts dry for crispiness.
- Season the chicken: In a bowl, mix salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, and olive oil. Rub this mixture over each chicken breast.
- Prepare the coating: In another bowl, combine Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat the chicken: Dip each seasoned chicken breast into the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray with olive oil and cook for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Air Fryer, Parmesan Crusted Chicken, Easy, Crispy, Gluten Free
