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Parmesan Crusted Chicken In The Air Fryer

Indulge in the crispy, cheesy perfection of Parmesan crusted chicken in the air fryer, ready in 30 minutes and a guaranteed hit with the whole family!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Total Time29 minutes
Course: Air Fryer Dinners
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 692kcal
Author: Samantha Erb

Ingredients

  • 1 pound thin sliced chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 cup shredded parmesan
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Combine your mayonnaise and seasonings in a small bowl. 
  • Use paper towels to pat your chicken dry. This helps the mayo stick. 
  • Use a basting brush and brush the mayonnaise mixture onto each side of the chicken. 
  • In a rectangular dish, combine the parmesan cheese and panko crumbs. 
  • Lay one chicken breast at a time in your cheese and panko, patting the chicken until it is completely coated. Lift the breast out and shake any loose breading off. 
  • Continue until all of the chicken is coated. 
  • Preheat your air fryer to 360 degrees F. Spray the inside of your basket.
  • Two breasts at a time, lay your chicken down, matching the thickness as close as you can for even cooking.
  • Cook for 8 minutes and then carefully flip for an additional 4-6 minutes.
  • Serve with your favorite sides, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Simply slice a chicken breast in half lengthwise and use a tenderizer to pound it as thin as you like.
  • Make sure the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
  • You may need to adjust the cooking time for the thickness of the chicken breasts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 692kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 60g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 1143mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g