Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms your dining experience with minimal effort. This recipe delivers tender chicken breasts coated in a crunchy, golden-brown crust made from freshly grated Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions when you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. The air fryer ensures each bite is juicy on the inside while achieving a delightful crispiness outside. Serve with your favorite sides for a complete meal that will quickly become a family staple.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
- In a bowl, mix salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, and olive oil. Rub this mixture over each chicken breast thoroughly.
- In another bowl, combine freshly grated Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs until well mixed.
- Dip each seasoned chicken breast into the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated, pressing gently to adhere.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3 minutes.
- Arrange the coated chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket and spray lightly with olive oil spray.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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