Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken

Name: Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 large thick boneless skinless chicken breasts; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 large eggs; 1 ½ cups finely grated Parmesan cheese; 1 ½ cups Panko bread crumbs; Lemon wedges

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings
4
Calories
519 kcal
Course
Lunch
Cuisine
International

Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken

Jade Rice

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Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken - Coated in a mixture of panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese, this "fried" chicken is perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy, tender, and moist inside! It's EASY, ready in 15 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights, and a healthier way to indulge in fried chicken! Oven-baking instructions also provided.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 large thick boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced in halve lengthwise (to create 4 thinner-cut breast filets; or 4 smaller breasts)*
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs beaten
1 ½ cups finely grated Parmesan cheese plus more for garnishing if desired
1 ½ cups Panko bread crumbs
Lemon wedges optional for garnishing

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Instructions

Preheat a large air fryer (or similar brand and model or double basket air fryer so you don't have to repeat steps 5 through 8) to 400F.
In a shallow dish or bowl, add the flour, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and stir to combine; set aside.
To a separate medium bowl, add the eggs and whisk to combine; set aside.
To a separate shallow bowl or dish, add the Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, and stir to combine; set aside..
Dredge two of the chicken breast filets in the flour mixture, dip through the eggs, and then press into the Parm-panko making sure it adheres well.
Spray the basket of your air fryer with olive oil cooking spray (or use an olive oil mister), add the 2 breasts, and spray each of them on their exposed surface.
Close the lid and air fry the chicken for 6 minutes.
Open the machine, flip the chicken over using tongs, spray the exposed surface with olive oil cooking spray, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until done. Chicken is done when the internal temp reaches 165F. Tips - I pull my chicken out at 155 to 160F because the internal temp will continue to rise due to carryover cooking, even out of or off the heat source. If you are unsure and can't "tell" when chicken is done by a visual once-over, avoid guessing and use a digital cooking thermometer.
Repeat steps 5 through 8 with the two remaining breast filets if you were using large breasts.
After chicken has been air fried, allow it to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into it so the natural juices stay inside.
Optionally dust with extra Parmesan cheese and/or lemon wedges or any other favorite dip, dressing, or side dish. Chicken will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days and in the freezer for up to 4 months. Note that leftover chicken will not retain the same crispy fried texture that is has when it's hot and fresh.
Recipe adapted from Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Breast

Notes

*You can use any size chicken breasts you want for air fryer Parmesan chicken but cooking time will vary depending on size. For this recipe I used 4 small breasts, weighing about 1/2 pound each.
Many times I use 2 large chicken breasts (about 1 pound each) that I get from the butcher and then slice them in half lengthwise, creating 4 thinner filets (about 1/2 pound each).
Cooking times will vary on the size of your chicken breasts ranging from about 10 to 16 minutes total, always flipping once midway through.
Chicken is considered done when it reaches 165F. However the internal temperature will continue to rise as it rests so I take my chicken out when it’s 155 to 160F.
I prefer to use boneless skinless chicken breasts, but you can experiment with thighs and with skin-on chicken.
**Because you likely will not use every last drop of these battering and breading ingredients, the nutrition stats are likely a bit artificially inflated since it takes into account using everything to the last drop.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 519kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 176mg (59%) Sodium 1583mg (66%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 519 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1
Calories	519kcal	26%
Carbohydrates	49g	16%
Protein	40g	80%
Fat	17g	26%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat	7g	41%
Cholesterol	176mg	59%
Sodium	1583mg	66%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	3g	6%