Description
Delight in this Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken featuring crispy panko and Parmesan crust, juicy chicken, and a quick cooking time, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Olive oil spray, to taste
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels.
- Mix minced garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Add olive oil to form a paste.
- Combine freshly grated Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs in another bowl.
- Coat each chicken breast with the seasoning mix, then dip in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange coated chicken in the air fryer basket, spray lightly with olive oil.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 3-4 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure chicken is completely dry for optimal crispiness.
Using freshly grated cheese enhances flavor and texture.
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg