Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken (Print)
Golden Parmesan breaded chicken, crisp outside and tender inside, prepared quickly in the air fryer.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 680 g total weight)
→ Seasoning
02 -
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
03 -
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon salt
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0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
06 -
Olive oil spray, as needed
→ Coating
07 -
1 cup (approximately 80 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
08 -
1 cup (approximately 60 g) panko breadcrumbs
# Steps:
01 -
Pat chicken breasts thoroughly dry using paper towels for optimal crispiness.
02 -
Combine salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, and a light spray of olive oil in a bowl. Evenly rub this mixture onto all sides of each chicken breast.
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In a separate bowl, mix freshly grated Parmesan cheese with panko breadcrumbs until well blended.
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Dredge each seasoned chicken breast in the Parmesan-panko mixture, pressing lightly to ensure a uniform, thorough coating.
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Preheat air fryer to 190°C for 3 minutes.
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Place coated chicken breasts in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Mist the tops lightly with olive oil spray.
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Air fry for 12–15 minutes until coating is golden and internal temperature of the chicken reaches 74°C. Serve immediately while hot.
# Notes:
01 -
Patting the chicken dry prior to seasoning helps achieve a crispier exterior in the air fryer.
02 -
For optimum flavor and crunch, use freshly grated Parmesan rather than pre-shredded.