Crispy Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Delicious and healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken, perfectly crispy in the air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
- Beat the egg in another bowl.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg, allowing excess to drip off, then coat it in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the chicken in a single layer.
- Cook for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should be 165°F or 74°C).
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
You may need to adjust cooking times based on your air fryer model for perfect crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg