Description
Crispy Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken is a delicious and easy recipe that provides a crunchy, flavorful coating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko for extra crunch)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 large eggs
- Cooking spray or olive oil spray
Instructions
- Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to preheat for about 5 minutes.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs until well mixed.
- Dip each chicken breast into the beaten eggs, then dredge in the parmesan breadcrumb mixture.
- Lightly spray both sides of the coated chicken with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Place the coated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry the chicken for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until cooked through and golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Slice and serve the crispy chicken immediately.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket for even cooking.
- Adjust seasonings according to your taste.
- For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Crispy Air Fryer Parmesan, Chicken Recipe, Air Fryer Chicken