Description
This Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe delivers a crispy, flavorful chicken breast coated in a crunchy Parmesan and panko breadcrumb crust. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a delicious and easy way to enjoy a healthier, oven-baked style chicken without the oil or mess.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts
Coating
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
Other
- 1 cup real mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pound each chicken breast with a meat hammer until the thickness is even, ensuring even cooking and a tender texture.
- Mix coating ingredients: In a bowl, combine the shredded Parmesan cheese, panko bread crumbs, and garlic powder to create the flavorful crust mixture.
- Coat chicken: Spread mayonnaise evenly over each chicken breast, then coat thoroughly with the Parmesan and panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere well.
- Preheat air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Cook chicken: Place the coated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket, making sure they don’t overlap. Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 13-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for 3-5 minutes after cooking to retain juices before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can add herbs like parsley or Italian seasoning to the breadcrumb mixture for extra flavor.
- Use real mayonnaise as it helps the crust stick and browns nicely in the air fryer.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked and safe to eat.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the coating mixture.
