Description
This Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken features a crispy, golden crust made from savory Parmesan and crunchy panko. Ready in 25 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick dinner or a delicious meal that impresses without the fuss.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total)
- Fresh garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (1 cup)
- Panko breadcrumbs (1 cup)
- Italian seasoning (2 teaspoons)
- Salt (1 teaspoon)
- Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Mix salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic with olive oil; rub on the chicken.
- Combine Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl.
- Coat each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket; spray with olive oil.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway until golden brown and internal temp is 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 3-4 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure chicken is dry before seasoning for optimal crispiness.
Use a meat thermometer for accurately checking doneness.
Experiment with seasonings to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 4 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg