Description
Crispy air fryer parmesan crusted chicken elevates weeknight dinners with restaurant-quality flavor. Golden cheese coating and juicy meat promise a quick, delicious meal that satisfies you completely.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (butterflied and cut in half)
- ½ cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese (grated)
- ½ cup (60 g) panko or regular breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) water
- 1 tsp (5 g) garlic powder
- 1 tsp (2 g) Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp (1.5 g) paprika
- ½ tsp (3 g) salt
- ¼ tsp (0.5 g) black pepper
- Cooking spray or olive oil (as needed)
Instructions
- Preparation Stage: Heat air fryer to 400F (200C) for optimal crispy coating. Ensure chicken is uniformly thick by gently pounding to create consistent cooking texture.
- Coating Process: Create two distinct seasoning stations – one with whisked egg and water, another with a zesty blend of grated Parmesan, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Thoroughly dunk each chicken piece into egg mixture, then generously roll in Parmesan-panko blend, pressing firmly to ensure complete coverage.
- Cooking Technique: Spritz air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Arrange chicken pieces in a single, uncrowded layer to promote even browning. Lightly mist chicken tops with cooking spray or brush with olive oil for enhanced golden color. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, rotating midway to guarantee uniform crispiness. Confirm doneness by checking internal temperature reaches 165F (75C), which indicates perfectly cooked, juicy chicken with a delightfully crunchy exterior.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is uniformly thick (about 1/2 inch) to guarantee even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Press Parmesan-panko mixture gently but firmly onto chicken to create a crispy, adherent crust that won’t fall off during cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to verify internal chicken temperature reaches 165F, preventing foodborne illness while maintaining juicy texture.
- Avoid overcrowding air fryer basket; cook chicken in single layers to allow proper hot air circulation and achieve maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg