Description
Crispy, golden Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken with a savory parmesan-breadcrumb coating and juicy, tender chicken inside. This quick and easy recipe delivers a lighter alternative to fried chicken while keeping all the crunch and flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 500 g)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (50 g)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (60 g)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create 4 thinner cutlets for even cooking.
- Set up 3 bowls: one with the flour, one with the beaten eggs, and one with the parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper mixed together.
- Dredge each chicken piece in the flour, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally press it into the parmesan breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F) for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil and place the coated chicken pieces in a single layer.
- Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking. Lightly spray the tops with oil halfway through for extra crispiness.
- Cook until the crust is golden and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 75°C (165°F).
- Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Preheating the air fryer helps the coating crisp up faster and more evenly.
- Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if needed for the crispiest results.
- For extra flavor, add Italian seasoning, oregano, or basil to the coating mixture.
- For a spicier version, mix chili flakes or cayenne pepper into the breadcrumb mixture.
- For a lower-carb variation, replace the breadcrumbs with crushed almond flour.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the air fryer at 160°C (320°F) for 3 to 5 minutes to keep the crust crispy.
- Cooked chicken can be frozen for up to 2 months and reheated directly from frozen in the air fryer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet
- Calories: 347
- Sugar: 1.1 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 13.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15.3 g
- Fiber: 1.1 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 179 mg
