Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken for Perfect Crunch!
A delicious and crispy air fryer parmesan crusted chicken recipe that delivers a perfect crunch with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place the coated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, you can double coat the chicken by repeating the egg and breadcrumb steps.
- Serve with a side of your favorite dipping sauce.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg