Description
This Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe combines crispy, golden crust with minimal oil for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced into cutlets
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1–2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil spray, for cooking
Instructions
- Pound chicken cutlets to 1/2-inch thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- In one shallow dish, beat eggs. In another, combine panko, Parmesan, and garlic powder.
- Dip each chicken cutlet in egg, then press into the panko mixture.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and spray basket with oil.
- Place coated cutlets in a single layer and spray tops with oil. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Once golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), remove and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with lemon wedges, dipping sauces, or atop a salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg