Description
Crispy Parmesan Crusted Chicken emerges as a quick weeknight dinner sensation, delivering restaurant-quality flavor from your air fryer. Creamy mayo and savory parmesan cheese create an irresistible golden crust you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Coating and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Cooking Preparation:
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the air fryer by heating it to 375°F (190°C), ensuring the appliance is clean and ready for cooking.
- In a mixing bowl, thoroughly blend mayonnaise with finely grated Parmesan cheese until smooth and well-combined.
- Create a seasoned coating by whisking together breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and ground black pepper in a separate shallow dish.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps the coating adhere better.
- Generously spread the mayonnaise and Parmesan mixture over each chicken breast, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Roll the mayo-coated chicken into the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to help the coating stick firmly to the meat.
- Lightly spritz the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking and promote even browning.
- Carefully arrange the breaded chicken in a single layer within the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding.
- Cook the chicken for 15-18 minutes, rotating the pieces halfway through to guarantee uniform crispiness and thorough cooking.
- Verify doneness by checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) using a meat thermometer.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 3-5 minutes after cooking to retain moisture and let the juices redistribute.
- Plate the golden-brown, crispy Parmesan-crusted chicken and serve immediately while hot and crunchy.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are even thickness for consistent cooking by gently pounding them before coating.
- Pat chicken dry before applying mayo mixture to help breading adhere better and create crispier exterior.
- For gluten-free option, swap regular breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free panko crumbs.
- Customize seasonings by adding herbs like dried basil, oregano, or Italian seasoning blend for extra flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg