Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Indulge in the perfect blend of crispiness and tenderness with our Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken—a healthier take on the classic “fried” chicken.
Preparation Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup seasoned Panko bread crumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Olive oil spray
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F.
- Cut chicken breasts in half to create four thin breasts. Place each thin breast between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound into thin, even pieces with a meat tenderizer. Repeat for all chicken pieces.
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and minced garlic. Spread the garlic mayo evenly over the chicken breasts.
- In a shallow bowl, mix Panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Coat each chicken breast evenly with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing down gently to adhere.
- Coat the air fryer basket with olive oil spray (avoid using PAM as it may damage some baskets).
- Place the coated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket and cook for 8 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Repeat if necessary to avoid overcrowding the basket.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the air fryer and serve warm. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 237kcal
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Protein: 16g
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 46mg
- Sodium: 781mg
- Potassium: 225mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g
- Vitamin A: 76IU
- Vitamin C: 1mg
- Calcium: 81mg
- Iron: 1mg