Description
Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken is a delicious and healthier option perfect for quick weeknight dinners. This recipe offers juicy chicken breasts with a crispy Parmesan and herb crust, ideal for Airfry Dinner Ideas. Enjoy a simple recipe for dinner chicken that’s both flavorful and easy to prepare.
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
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F.
- In a bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Rub minced garlic onto chicken breasts.
- Coat each chicken breast evenly with the breadcrumb mixture pressing gently to adhere.
- Spray both sides of coated chicken breasts with olive oil spray.
- Place chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until chicken is cooked and crust is golden and crispy.
- Remove and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spray chicken again halfway through cooking
- Serve with a fresh salad or steamed veggies for a complete meal
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg