Irresistible Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe for Busy Cooks
Discover the easiest way to make juicy and flavorful chicken with a crispy parmesan crust in your air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the chicken breasts in the cheese mixture.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispy chicken, spray with cooking oil before air frying.
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Air Fryer, Chicken, Parmesan, Easy Recipe, Busy Cooks