Description
This crispy air fryer Parmesan crusted chicken delivers golden, crunchy coating with juicy, tender meat in just 15 minutes. A quick, family-friendly dinner that rivals restaurant quality.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Slice thicker breasts for even thickness.
- Mix salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and minced garlic with a drizzle of olive oil to form a paste.
- In a shallow dish, combine Parmesan and panko breadcrumbs.
- Rub seasoning paste into chicken breasts, then press into Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture to coat fully.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
- Arrange chicken in basket in single layer with space between pieces.
- Spray with olive oil spray and cook 12-15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Pat chicken dry before coating for best crispiness. Always spray chicken with olive oil to achieve golden crust. Avoid overcrowding the basket for even results.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken, parmesan chicken, crispy chicken, breaded chicken