Description
Crispy air fryer parmesan crusted chicken brings golden perfection to dinner tables with remarkable ease. Cheese-coated chicken breasts deliver restaurant-quality flavor that delights with minimal effort, inviting you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (butterflied and cut in half)
Breading and Seasoning:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) panko breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Binding and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) water
- Cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary workstation by heating the air fryer to a crisp 400F (200C), allowing it to warm up for several minutes.
- Tenderize the chicken breasts to ensure uniform thickness, promoting even cooking throughout.
- Create two separate preparation vessels: one for the egg wash mixture, whisking together egg and water until smooth, and another for the crunchy coating blend combining finely grated Parmesan, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and freshly ground pepper.
- Transform each chicken piece by first dunking into the egg mixture, ensuring complete coverage, then generously rolling in the seasoned Parmesan-panko coating, gently pressing to help the crispy layer adhere perfectly.
- Optimize the air fryer basket with a light cooking spray coating to prevent sticking and promote golden browning.
- Arrange the coated chicken pieces in a strategic single layer, avoiding overcrowding, and lightly mist the tops with cooking spray or delicately brush with olive oil to enhance crispiness.
- Execute the cooking process by air frying for 10-12 minutes, executing a precise midway flip to guarantee an evenly golden, perfectly crisp exterior and reaching the critical internal temperature of 165F (75C) for safe consumption.
Notes
- Achieve consistently even chicken thickness by gently pounding cutlets between plastic wrap, ensuring uniform cooking and crispy coating.
- Experiment with alternative coatings like almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs for those with dietary restrictions, maintaining the same crispy texture.
- Prevent sticking by using parchment paper liners or a light coating of non-stick spray in the air fryer basket, guaranteeing easy removal and clean-up.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding herbs like dried thyme or rosemary to the Parmesan-panko mixture, creating a more nuanced and aromatic crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg