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Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken

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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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

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

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Coat the chicken breasts lightly with cooking spray.
  4. Press each chicken breast into the Parmesan mixture until evenly coated.
Cooking
  1. Place the coated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket.
  2. Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and crispy.
  3. Serve and enjoy your crispy, flavor-packed chicken!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

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.
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