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Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken: Crispy golden Parmesan crusted chicken cutlets in an air fryer basket, showing crunchy texture and melted cheese.

Easy Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Discover the best Air Fryer Dinners recipe for Easy Parmesan Crusted Chicken. Crispy, juicy, and ready in 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Meat Mallet

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts boneless, skinless, sliced into cutlets
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 0.5 cup Panko breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil spray
  • 0.5 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Pound chicken breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet. Season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
  • In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg. In another bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  • Dip each chicken cutlet into the beaten egg, letting excess drip off. Then press firmly into the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture to coat all sides.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray the basket with olive oil spray to prevent sticking.
  • Arrange the coated chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd; cook in batches if necessary.
  • Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temp of 165°F) and coating is golden and crispy.
  • Let the chicken rest for 2-3 minutes before slicing. Serve immediately with marinara sauce or a fresh salad.
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