Description
Mouthwatering air fryer parmesan crusted chicken with mayo delivers crispy perfection for home cooks seeking quick, delicious meals. Zesty parmesan coating and creamy mayo create an irresistible combination that will make you crave this simple yet flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds/680 grams)
Coating Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) breadcrumbs
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Additional Ingredient:
- Cooking spray or oil (as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the air fryer by heating it to 400F (200C), ensuring a consistent cooking environment.
- Craft a flavorful coating by blending mayonnaise with Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Generously slather the seasoned mayo mixture across both surfaces of each chicken breast, creating a rich, even layer.
- Optional: Enhance the texture by rolling the coated chicken in breadcrumbs for an additional crispy exterior.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer within the air fryer basket, taking care not to overcrowd.
- Lightly mist the chicken with cooking spray to promote golden browning and prevent sticking.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, carefully turning the chicken midway through the cooking process to ensure uniform crispness.
- Verify doneness by checking that the internal temperature reaches 165F (75C), guaranteeing both safety and succulence.
- Once cooked, allow the chicken to rest briefly before presenting with complementary side dishes for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use full-fat mayonnaise for a richer, more flavorful coating that helps seal in chicken moisture and creates a golden crust.
- Pat chicken breasts completely dry before applying mayo mixture to ensure better adherence and crispier texture.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket, which can prevent even cooking and crispy exterior.
- For gluten-free option, replace breadcrumbs with crushed pork rinds or almond flour for a low-carb alternative that maintains crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg