Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Crispy and juicy chicken breasts with a flavorful Parmesan crust, cooked to perfection in the air fryer.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts chicken breasts about 1.5 lbs
- 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
- Mix salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, and olive oil. Rub over each chicken breast.
- Combine Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs in a bowl.
- Dip each seasoned chicken breast into the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes. Arrange chicken in a single layer, spray with olive oil, and cook for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Notes
For extra crispiness, preheat the air fryer before cooking and ensure the chicken breasts are dry before seasoning.