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Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken

December 15, 2021 by Sandy 3 Comments

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Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken is a simply delicious 30-minute meal. This parmesan and panko crusted chicken is crispy, moist and tasty. It's so easy to make flavorful chicken in the air fryer!

Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken on a white plate

 
Look at that crust! That's what the air fryer can do with a panko-parmesan coating. So delicious!

Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken

One of the best reasons to get an air fryer is so you can make many of your favorite foods faster. Admittedly, not EVERYTHING cooks faster, but many recipes do.

Another benefit is that some recipes that you would normally fry in a lot of oil can be air fried with as little as a few spritzes of oil. Saving you some calories, but also saving you the mess!

How to Air Fry Parmesan Crusted Chicken

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Gather all of your ingredients together. Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise, making four pieces. Cover the chicken with plastic wrap and pound each piece to a half-inch thickness with the flat side of a meat tenderizer mallet.

Get three shallow bowls and add the flour, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. In another bowl add the egg and whisk it. In a third shallow dish, combine the parmesan cheese and panko bread crumbs.

Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken in air fryer basket uncooked, chicken in air fryer basket cooked
Coat the chicken in the flour mixture, then the egg, then the panko mixture. Set the chicken in the air fryer basket.

Preheat the air fryer and then cook the chicken. It's so easy!

Tasty Side Dishes to Eat With This Recipe

Air Fryer Asparagus, Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Potatoes, a side salad, or anything you like to eat with chicken!

Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken on a fork
The air fried chicken breast comes out juicy and tender, with a crispy, flavorful crust. Yum!

Can I use Other Cuts of Chicken?

  • Yes you can! Boneless chicken thighs are really good, and they also have a lot of flavor. The cook time may be a little longer (check with a meat thermometer).
  • I have used chicken drumsticks in a pinch and they were good. Also a longer cook time.

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If you make this easy and delicious air fryer parmesan crusted chicken recipe, please let me know. Just leave a comment with a star rating. I'd like to know how you liked it!

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4.8 from 5 votes
3 pieces of Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken on a white plate
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Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Prep Time
13 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Preheating Air Fryer
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

This parmesan and panko crusted chicken is crispy and moist and delicious. So easy to make flavorful chicken in the air fryer!

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer Chicken
Servings: 4
Calories: 389 kcal
Author: Sandy Clifton
Ingredients
  • 2 large Chicken Breasts, cut in half lengthwise
  • ¼ cup All Purpose Flour
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 cup Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese (or finely shredded)
  • 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
  • Olive Oil Spray
Instructions
  1. Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise, making four pieces. Cover the chicken with plastic wrap and pound each piece to a half-inch thickness with the flat side of a meat tenderizer mallet.

  2. In a wide shallow dish, combine the flour, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. In a second wide shallow dish, beat the eggs. In a third shallow dish, combine the parmesan cheese and panko.

  3. Dip a piece of chicken in the flour mixture and coat well on both sides.
  4. Place the chicken in the egg and coat.

  5. Then place the chicken in the parmesan mixture and spoon mixture on the top. Press the mixture onto the chicken.

  6. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.

  7. Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray, then place the chicken in the basket.
  8. Spray the chicken with nonstick cooking spray or oil from a mister/spritzer. Place the basket into the air fryer and set temperature for 400°F.

  9. Fry for 6 minutes, then flip the chicken over and spray with cooking spray. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

  10. Serve the chicken with your favorite side dishes.
Recipe Notes

You can substitute the flour and egg with mayonnaise.

  1. Skip the flour & egg steps and coat the chicken in mayo.
  2. Sprinkle with the seasonings.
  3. Then go straight to the panko coating.
  4. Continue recipe as written.

 

Storage:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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  1. Shelley

    December 22, 2021 at 2:58 pm

    I skipped the egg wash ect and put the panko olive oil and seasonings in to a gallon baggie. Add olive oil enough to moisten the crumbs and seasonings. Air fryer at 350 12 mins then 300 for 10 mins. No flipping. Used parchment in the bottom.

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  2. PattiAnn

    December 16, 2021 at 5:43 pm

    This recipe looks very good. Thanks, Sandy & Merry Christmas 🎄😋🎄

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  3. John

    December 15, 2021 at 10:50 am

    Tasty and easy. Everyone liked it.

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Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken on a white plate
Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken on a white plate