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A delicious plate of Crispy Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Quick Crispy Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken

This air fryer parmesan crusted chicken is perfectly juicy inside with a golden, crispy mayo-parmesan-panko crust, making it an easy and irresistible dinner everyone loves.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • Cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3–5 minutes.
  2. Pound chicken to even thickness.
  3. Pat chicken completely dry.
  4. Mix Parmesan, panko, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  5. Spread mayonnaise evenly over chicken.
  6. Press chicken into Parmesan-panko mixture.
  7. Place in air fryer basket in a single layer.
  8. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
  9. Cook for 10 minutes, flip, then cook another 5–7 minutes.
  10. Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  11. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pounding chicken ensures even cooking. Mayonnaise keeps the chicken juicy and helps create a crispy crust. Do not overcrowd the air fryer.