Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
298 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Description
Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken uses butterflied and flattened chicken breasts that are first spread with a garlic mayonnaise mixture. This adds moisture and flavor beneath a crunchy coating of parmesan combined with panko breadcrumbs and seasoning. The chicken is pressed gently into the crumb mix, then coated again with mayonnaise and more crumbs for thorough coverage and crispiness.
The air fryer cooks the chicken at 190°C (375°F), first coated and sprayed with oil to ensure the crust crisps without sticking. Flipping halfway through cooking encourages even browning and ensures the chicken cooks through without drying out. The result is a tender, juicy center with a well-adhered, flavorful crust.
Serving this chicken immediately after cooking captures the contrast between the crisp exterior and juicy meat. It works well as a main dish paired with salads or vegetables. Adjusting seasoning or breadcrumbs can refine texture or flavor to taste.
To conserve crispness in batches, keep cooked chicken warm in an oven at low heat while continuing to cook remaining portions. Preheating the air fryer and leaving enough space between pieces promotes even air circulation and consistent cooking.
Ingredients
- 350 g chicken breast about 175g/6oz per breast
- 60 g mayonnaise
- 2 garlic crushed, cloves
- 20 g parmesan grated
- 75 g panko breadcrumbs
- 2 pinch salt sea salt
- 2 pinch black pepper ground
Instructions
- Butterfly 350 g Chicken breast and pound to flatten them out.
- Mix together 60 g Mayonnaise and 2 Garlic cloves and spread half of it over one side of each piece of chicken.
- Mix together 75 g Panko breadcrumbs, 20 g Parmesan, 2 pinch Sea salt and 2 pinch Ground black pepper.
- Lay the chicken, mayo side down, into the breadcrumb mixture, then spread the rest of the mayo mixture onto the other side of the chicken. Flip over and cover with more breadcrumbs, ensuring all sides of the breasts are coated.
- Spray your air fryer basket with a little olive oil and put the coated chicken in. Spray the top of the chicken with a little more oil and cook at 190°C/375°F for 15 minutes, flipping the chicken over halfway through cooking.
Notes
- Fully coat the chicken with mayonnaise and breadcrumb mixture to avoid gaps in the crust.
- Preheat the air fryer and lightly oil the basket to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- Space chicken pieces apart in the basket to allow air circulation, ensuring crispness.
- Check on chicken a few minutes after flipping to avoid burning, as air fryer performance varies.
- If cooking batches, keep finished chicken warm in a low oven until all portions are done.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 298kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 434mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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