Description
Deliciously crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken made with boneless, skinless chicken breasts coated in a parmesan and breadcrumb mixture, seasoned with garlic, Italian herbs, paprika, and freshly ground black pepper. Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner served hot with your favorite sauce or side dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
Coating Mixture
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- ⅓ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt adjust to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice each chicken breast horizontally into two halves using a sharp knife to create thinner cutlets. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to ensure the coating sticks properly.
- Apply Mayonnaise: Spread mayonnaise evenly on both sides of each chicken piece using a butter knife; this acts as a binder for the parmesan breadcrumb coating.
- Mix Coating: In a wide and shallow bowl, combine the freshly grated parmesan cheese, Panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, black pepper, and sea salt. Stir together well using a fork or spoon to distribute the seasoning evenly.
- Coat the Chicken: Dredge each mayonnaise-coated chicken piece thoroughly in the parmesan breadcrumb mixture. Press down gently to ensure the coating sticks well on both sides.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 380°F and allow it to preheat while you prepare the chicken pieces.
- Cook Chicken: Arrange the coated chicken breasts in a single layer in the preheated air fryer basket without overcrowding. Cook for 12 minutes, flipping each piece halfway through at 6 minutes to ensure even golden crispiness.
- Serve: Remove the chicken from the air fryer and serve hot with your favorite sauce or dip. Optionally slice the chicken for easier serving alongside your preferred accompaniments.
Notes
- You can substitute mayonnaise with egg whites as a binder if preferred; brush egg whites on chicken before coating.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket; cook chicken in batches for best crispiness and even cooking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer for best texture.
- The recipe can be frozen after cooking; reheat thoroughly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast half
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
