Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Crispy Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken served with herbs and lemon wedges.

Sophia James

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This Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken is crispy, juicy, and packed with garlic-herb flavor. A cheesy breadcrumb coating gives it the perfect golden crunch—no deep frying needed!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Total Time 22

Servings: 4 pieces

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Air Fryer, American

Calories: 290

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
0.5 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1 tsp garlic powder
to taste salt and pepper
as needed olive oil spray

Equipment

air fryer For crispy, oil-free cooking
Shallow bowl To mix coating ingredients
tongs For flipping chicken
meat thermometer To check internal temperature

Method

Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
In a shallow bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, Italian breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Lightly spray each chicken breast with olive oil. Dredge in the Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture, pressing to coat evenly.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
Place chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and internal temp reaches 165°F (75°C).
Let chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing to retain juices.
Serve warm with your favorite sides and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 35gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 540mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 180IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Try marinating the chicken in Italian dressing for 1 hour for deeper flavor. Use panko instead of regular breadcrumbs for extra crispiness.

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