Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken
This parmesan and panko crusted chicken is crispy and moist and delicious. So easy to make flavorful chicken in the air fryer!
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
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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.
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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.
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Dip a piece of chicken in the flour mixture and coat well on both sides.
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Place the chicken in the egg and coat.
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Then place the chicken in the parmesan mixture and spoon mixture on the top. Press the mixture onto the chicken.
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Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
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Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray, then place the chicken in the basket.
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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.
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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.
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Serve the chicken with your favorite side dishes.
Recipe Notes
You can substitute the flour and egg with mayonnaise.
- Skip the flour & egg steps and coat the chicken in mayo.
- Sprinkle with the seasonings.
- Then go straight to the panko coating.
- Continue recipe as written.
Storage:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.