Description
Crispy Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken is the ultimate comfort food, delivering a satisfying crunch with every bite. This simple recipe transforms juicy chicken breasts into a flavor-packed dish featuring a golden, crispy crust that?s perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. With minimal prep time and ingredients, you can serve this delight alongside your favorite dipping sauces or fresh veggies for a meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano and basil)
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400?F (200?C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix together Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and Italian herbs.
- Spray each chicken breast lightly with olive oil and coat in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly.
- Arrange the coated chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 12-15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165?F (74?C), flipping halfway through.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg