Description
Crispy Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken is a quick and tasty option that suits easy dinner or weeknight meal plans perfectly. This family dinner recipe features air fryer chicken with a savory parmesan crusted chicken coating for a healthier twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces Chicken Breasts about 1.5 lbs or 680 g
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese about 100 g
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs about 100 g
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
Instructions
- Dry the chicken breasts with paper towels to prepare them for coating.
- In a small bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper thoroughly.
- Press each chicken breast firmly into the breadcrumb mixture until completely covered.
- Set your air fryer to 400°F 200°C and let it preheat for 5 minutes.
- Place the coated chicken breasts in a single layer inside the air fryer basket and spray lightly with olive oil.
- Cook the chicken in the air fryer for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking.
- Let the chicken rest a few minutes after air frying and then serve warm.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for added flavor
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option
- Check the internal temperature to ensure it reaches 165°F 75°C
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg