Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken
A healthier alternative to classic fried chicken, this Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken offers a golden-brown crust with juicy meat inside, perfect for busy weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- to taste Salt and pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken breasts lightly with cooking spray.
- Press each chicken breast into the Parmesan mixture until evenly coated.
Cooking
- Place the coated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and crispy.
- Serve and enjoy your crispy, flavor-packed chicken!
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in buttermilk for a few hours before breading. Experiment with different herbs and spices in the breadcrumb mixture to customize the taste. Make sure to press the breadcrumbs firmly onto the chicken for better adherence.