Description
A crispy, flavorful chicken dish made with a parmesan crust and cooked in an air fryer for a healthier twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Beat the egg in another bowl.
- Dip chicken in egg, then coat with the parmesan mixture.
- Lightly spray or brush the chicken with olive oil.
- Place in the air fryer basket and cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness.
- Adjust cooking time based on chicken thickness.
- Serve with lemon wedges for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: crispy chicken, air fryer recipe, parmesan crusted, healthy chicken