Description
Crispy, golden air fryer parmesan chicken with a perfectly seasoned coating that’s ready in just 17 minutes. This healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken delivers restaurant-quality results at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large chicken breast
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 large egg
- Cooking oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat air fryer at 400°F for 5 minutes
- Prepare Chicken: Slice chicken breast horizontally into 2 thin cutlets. Season both sides with salt and pepper
- Make Coating: Combine panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, oregano, and garlic powder in shallow bowl
- Prepare Egg Wash: Whisk egg in separate shallow bowl until smooth
- Coat Chicken: Dip each cutlet in egg wash, then press firmly into coating mixture on both sides
- Air Fry Setup: Spray air fryer basket with oil. Place coated chicken inside and spray tops lightly
- Cook: Air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown
Notes
- Pound chicken cutlets to even ½-inch thickness for consistent cooking and prevent dry spots
- Let coated chicken rest for 2-3 minutes before cooking to help coating adhere better
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket – cook in batches if needed for optimal air circulation
- Use freshly grated parmesan cheese instead of pre-packaged for superior flavor and melting
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 cutlet)
- Calories: 285 calories
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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