Description
This air fryer Parmesan crusted chicken features juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy, cheesy coating, making it a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional frying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together the Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Spray the chicken breasts lightly with olive oil spray, ensuring they are coated evenly.
- Coat the chicken breasts in the Parmesan mixture, pressing gently so the coating sticks.
- Place the coated chicken in the air fryer basket, ensuring they aren’t touching.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For optimal flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese and avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, air fryer, parmesan, healthy dinner, quick meal