Crispy Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken
This recipe for Crispy Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken features juicy chicken breasts coated with a crunchy Parmesan and breadcrumb mixture.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breast
For the Coating
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- as needed spray cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, mix mayonnaise and olive oil. Coat each chicken breast with the mayonnaise mixture, then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the coated chicken breasts in the basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving for better juiciness.