Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken — What’s better than crispy chicken? This Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken is the answer to that question. The crust on this dish is loaded with flavor and crunch, making it perfect for a family dinner or an easy weeknight meal.
PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN IN THE AIR FRYER
This Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken is an excellent option for when you’re craving some Italian food but don’t have the time to go into the kitchen. It’s also perfect for when you need to get dinner on the table quickly after work or school. The crispy, air fryer parmesan crust will be your new favorite way to enjoy chicken!
Of course, this will soon become one of your favorite meals in the Air Fryer, and it’s so easy! And serve it with a side of pasta, and it will become one of your favorite Italian meals!
So good and easy!
The trick is with the mayonnaise does a fantastic job at perfectly keeping the chicken breast moist and tender.
Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
- Mayonnaise
- Panko Bread Crumbs
- Italian Seasoning
- Shredded Parmesan Cheese
How To Make Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Start by cutting your breasts in half, and then use a mallet to thin your chicken. It will come out better if it’s thinner in the air fryer.
Then in a small bowl, mix the cheese and panko breadcrumbs. Add the mayonnaise to a resealable bag. Then place your chicken inside the bag, coating it on both sides. Then dip your coated chicken in the panko/cheese bread crumb mix.
Place them in either a greased (with olive oil) basket or air fryer tray as you coat them. The crucial step is to spray the entire coating with olive oil if you want crispy chicken.
Set the temperature to 370 degrees F for 7 minutes. After 7 minutes, flip the chicken and air fry for another 5 minutes. Check the internal temperature after this, and make sure it’s at least 165 degrees F.
DO I HAVE TO FLIP THE CHICKEN IN THE AIR FRYER?
The truth is that it will depend on your air fryer. I typically tend to flip the chicken about halfway, so both sides get perfectly cooked.
WHAT IF I DON’T WANT TO COAT THE CHICKEN WITH MAYONNISE?
If you do not want to use mayonnaise, you can either use Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt. Either will keep your chicken moist as it cooks up!
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Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken -- What's better than crispy chicken? This Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken is the answer to that question. The crust on this dish is loaded with flavor and crunch, making it perfect for a family dinner or an easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Start by cutting your breasts in half, and then use a mallet to thin your chicken. It will come out better if it’s thinner in the air fryer.
- Then in a small bowl, mix the cheese and panko breadcrumbs.
- Add the mayonnaise to a resealable bag.
- Then place your chicken inside the bag, coating it on both sides.
- Then dip your coated chicken in the panko/cheese bread crumb mix.
- As you coat them, place them in either a greased (with olive oil) basket or air fryer tray.
- The crucial step is to spray the entire coating with olive oil if you want crispy chicken.
- Set the temperature to 370 degrees F for 7 minutes; after 7 minutes, flip the chicken and air fry for another 5 minutes. Check the internal temperature after this, and make sure it’s at least 165 degrees F.
- Plate, serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 350Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 417mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 29g
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Laraine
I made this chicken for dinner tonight. Absolutely delicious. I added a pinch of salt and garlic powder, but otherwise followed your recipe exactly. I made it in my Ninja flip oven (new model). Air fried, sprayed with olive oil spray, flipped halfway. So easy. This is a keeper.
Cynthia
This was a great recipe. It tasted great, the chicken was moist and had a great crunch to the coating.