Description
A delicious and easy recipe for air fryer parmesan chicken that creates perfectly crispy, golden-brown cutlets with a flavorful parmesan coating in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large breast Chicken breast
- ⅓ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup Grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- To taste Salt
- To taste Black pepper
- As needed Olive oil spray
- 1 large Egg
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat air fryer at 400°F for 5 minutes to ensure even cooking temperature
- Prepare Chicken: Slice chicken breast horizontally to create two thin cutlets, season both sides with salt and pepper
- Mix Coating: Combine panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, oregano, and garlic powder in shallow bowl
- Prepare Egg Wash: Whisk egg lightly in separate shallow bowl until smooth
- Coat Chicken: Dip each cutlet in egg wash, let excess drip off, then press into coating mixture
- Arrange in Basket: Spray air fryer basket with oil, place coated chicken inside, spray tops lightly
- Cook: Air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through for even browning
Notes
- Pound chicken cutlets to even ¾-inch thickness for uniform cooking and tender results
- Use freshly grated parmesan cheese instead of pre-grated for superior flavor and melting
- Don’t skip the oil spray – it’s essential for achieving golden-brown color and crispy texture
- Check for doneness using a meat thermometer – internal temperature should reach 165°F
- 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: 385 calories
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
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