Description
Homemade crispy air fryer parmesan chicken delivers golden, crunchy perfection with simple ingredients. Italian-inspired comfort meets quick weeknight dinner strategy that satisfies hunger and craves deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (5–6 oz/140–170 g)
- 4 thin sliced chicken breasts
- 2 cups seasoned parmesan breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- olive oil spray (non-aerosol)
- shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon
- parsley
- red pepper flakes
- hot sauce
Instructions
- Preparation: Butterfly chicken breasts by slicing horizontally, creating even cutlets. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture and ensure ultimate crispiness.
- Breading Setup: Create two shallow dishes – one with seasoned egg mixture, another with breadcrumbs. Thoroughly coat each cutlet in egg, then generously press breadcrumbs onto both sides, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Air Fryer Preheating: Set air fryer to 390°F (198°C). Lightly mist basket with olive oil to prevent sticking and promote golden exterior.
- Cooking Process: Arrange breaded chicken in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding. Spritz surface with olive oil. Cook for 6-7 minutes, then carefully flip and spray opposite side. Continue cooking for 4-5 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Temperature Check: Confirm internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) using a meat thermometer. Rest chicken for 5 minutes to lock in moisture and enhance flavor.
- Serving: Plate crispy parmesan chicken with a fresh lemon wedge. Garnish with optional additional seasonings to elevate the dish’s taste profile.
Notes
- Moisture Matters: Thoroughly pat chicken dry with paper towels to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent soggy breading.
- Breading Technique: Press breadcrumbs firmly onto chicken, creating an even, complete coating that locks in flavor and creates a crunchy exterior.
- Oil Spray Trick: Lightly mist chicken with olive oil before and during air frying to achieve golden-brown, extra-crispy results without excessive oil.
- Temperature Check: Always use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 165°F internally, guaranteeing safe and perfectly cooked meat while maintaining juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg