Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Juicy chicken breasts with a crispy parmesan panko crust, cooked quickly in your air fryer. This recipe is perfect for a fast and flavorful weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 22 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6–8 oz each)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for greasing air fryer basket)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (190°C).
- Cut each chicken breast in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets.
- In a shallow dish, combine panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- In another shallow dish, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water.
- Dip each chicken cutlet into the egg mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Press the egg-coated chicken cutlet into the panko-Parmesan mixture, coating both sides evenly.
- Lightly grease your air fryer basket with olive oil.
- Place the coated chicken cutlets in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap. You may need to cook in batches.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown, crispy, and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from air fryer and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy chicken, ensure your panko breadcrumbs are fresh.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes like roasted vegetables, a fresh salad, or pasta.
- This recipe is great for meal planning and can be reheated in the air fryer for a quick lunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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