Crispy Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken

air fried parmesan crusted chicken, served on white plate

Crispy Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken

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Weeknight dinner made easy with Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken! 🌟🍗 Enjoy a gourmet experience without the fuss. Juicy chicken breasts coated in Parmesan and spices, air-fried to crispy perfection. Delight your taste buds with this quick and satisfying meal.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Makes

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts boneless
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 large eggs beaten
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Avocado oil

Instructions

Prepare the breading station. Grab three shallow dishes. Mix flour, cornstarch, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in the first dish. In the second one, beat eggs. And in the last container, combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
Tenderize the chicken. Set the chicken on a chopping board and cover with plastic wrap. Then, using a meat mallet (or rolling pin), gently pound the chicken until it has an even thickness all throughout.
Preheat your air fryer to 400ºF (204ºC).
Bread the chicken. Use a paper towel to dry the chicken breasts thoroughly. Then, coat it in the flour mixture, making sure to remove any excess. Next, wet the floured chicken into the beaten egg. Finally, transfer to the breadcrumb mixture and gently press to thoroughly coat the chicken. Ensure that all the nooks and crannies are breaded.
Place the coated chicken breasts in the preheated air fryer, ensuring they’re not touching each other. Spray with avocado oil.
Air fry the parmesan crusted chicken at 400ºF (204ºC) for 12 - 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF (74ºC). Halfway through, flip the chicken and spray with more avocado oil.
Once the chicken is cooked through and crispy, remove it from the air fryer and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Serve and enjoy your air fried Parmesan crusted chicken with your favorite side dishes or on a bed of salad greens.

Notes

Remember that cooking durations may differ depending on the chicken’s thickness and your air fryer’s size and model. Before serving, ensure it has been cooked to a safe internal temperature of 165ºF (74ºC).
If your air fryer doesn't have a preheating option, you can set the temperature to 380°F (193°C) and then let it cook for 4-5 minutes without food.
You can skip preheating by adding 2-4 minutes to your cooking time. Increment gradually to prevent burning the Air fryer parmesan crusted chicken.
I used a 6-quart (air fryer) to test the parmesan crusted chicken recipe. Cooking time and temperature may vary depending on your air fryer and the number of servings you are making. For optimal results, begin with the lower end of the suggested cooking time.

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