Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken (Bonus Oven Instructions)

crispy pieces of parmesan crusted chicken sitting on a plate with a fork and blue striped napkin

Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken (Bonus Oven Instructions)

Course: Main

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Air Fryer, Chicken, Easy, Family Friendly

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 372kcal

Author: Marilyn

This easy air fryer parmesan crusted chicken recipe is crispy on the outside, moist and tender on the inside and and bursting with classic flavors you may remember from your childhood. This classic dish is an easy weeknight meal that will please the whole family. It is also an easy dish to make for one or two.

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Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 7 ounces each
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika
½ cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
3 tablespoons real mayonnaise
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts. Using a sharp knife, slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise into two thin fillets, only cutting through the thickest part of the breast. Place the chicken breasts on a work surface. Using a meat mallet, gently pound the chicken breasts evenly into ½-inch thickness.
In a small bowl, combine the kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper and paprika. Season the chicken breasts all over with the seasoning mixture.
On a shallow plate, combine the unseasoned bread crumbs with the Italian seasoning blend.
Brush both sides of the chicken fillets with mayonnaise to evenly coat. Dredge each of the chicken fillets in the breadcrumb mixture. Arrange the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket leaving space between the breasts. Sprinkle the top of the breasts with the parmesan cheese.
Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes or until an instant read thermometer inserted horizontally into the center of the breasts registers 165°F.
Transfer the chicken breasts to a serving plate. Serve immediately.

Notes

Variations:

Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Skip step 1. Follow steps 2 through 5. In step 6, bake for 17 to 20 minutes or until the breasts are golden and crispy and an instant read thermometer inserted horizontally into the center of the breasts registers 165°F. Serve immediately.

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