Description
Crispy air fryer parmesan crusted chicken with mayo delivers restaurant-quality flavor at home. Parmesan coating creates golden, crunchy exterior while keeping chicken juicy and delicious for quick weeknight dinners you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Coating and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup (60 g) breadcrumbs (Panko or regular)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Garnish and Seasoning:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the air fryer by heating it to 375F (190C), ensuring optimal cooking environment for the chicken.
- Create a flavorful coating by whisking together mayonnaise with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Generously coat each chicken breast with the seasoned mayonnaise mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Craft the crispy exterior by combining Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs in a separate dish.
- Carefully press the Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture onto the mayo-covered chicken, forming a robust and textured crust.
- Arrange the crusted chicken breasts in the air fryer basket, maintaining space between pieces for proper air circulation.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, monitoring until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F and develops a golden-brown, crispy exterior.
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let rest for a few moments to allow juices to redistribute.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the chicken for a vibrant finishing touch and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Use chicken breasts of uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels before applying mayo mixture to help the coating adhere better and create a crispier crust.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free panko breadcrumbs to maintain the crispy texture.
- When checking internal temperature, insert meat thermometer into thickest part of chicken to guarantee food safety and perfect doneness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 387 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg