Description
Elevate your dinner with Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken—a delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy, savory Parmesan crust. This recipe delivers all the crunch of traditional frying without the excess oil, making it a healthier option for busy weeknights or dinner parties. Enjoy flavorful bites that are quick to prepare and will become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix together Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Lightly spray olive oil on both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
- Place coated chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg