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A delicious plate of Quick Crispy Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Quick Crispy Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken

This Quick Crispy Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that brings a crunchy texture and savory flavor to your table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 chicken breasts
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
  • 50 g panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 30 ml mayonnaise
  • 1 spray Cooking spray

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3–5 minutes.
  2. Pound chicken to even thickness.
  3. Pat chicken completely dry.
  4. Mix Parmesan, panko, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  5. Spread mayonnaise evenly over chicken.
  6. Press chicken into Parmesan-panko mixture.
  7. Place in air fryer basket in a single layer.
  8. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
  9. Cook for 10 minutes, flip, then cook another 5–7 minutes.
  10. Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  11. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a healthier twist, you can use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.