Description
This Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast recipe delivers crispy, flavorful chicken with a golden Parmesan and panko breadcrumb crust using an air fryer, making it a quick and healthy main course option.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Coating
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Binding
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Olive oil spray, for spraying
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the Coating: In a shallow dish, mix grated Parmesan cheese, Panko breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, Kosher salt, and black pepper until well combined to form the seasoned breadcrumb mixture.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken breast fully into the beaten egg, letting any excess drip off for optimal breadcrumb adhesion.
- Breadcrumb Coating: Press the egg-coated chicken breasts into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring an even and thorough crust forms on all sides.
- Prep for Air Frying: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray to prevent sticking, then place the breaded chicken breasts in a single layer with space between each piece.
- Air Fry: Spray the tops of the chicken breasts lightly with olive oil. Cook in the preheated air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes.
- Flip and Cook: Carefully flip the chicken breasts using tongs and continue cooking for an additional 8 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the crust is golden and crispy.
- Serve: Remove the chicken from the air fryer, let rest for a minute, then slice and serve hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Ensure the chicken breasts are of even thickness for uniform cooking; pound them slightly if needed.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature to avoid under or overcooking.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, you can bake this chicken in the oven at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute Parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
