Description
A quick and easy recipe for crispy air fryer parmesan crusted chicken, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Prepare the coating: In a shallow bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Coat the chicken: Dip each chicken breast into olive oil first, then coat it in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Place the coated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket and cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve: Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
Allow the chicken to rest after cooking for juicier results. Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for dietary adjustments.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, air fryer, quick dinner, crispy, parmesan, easy recipe