Description
Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Crusted Chicken is a quick, easy, and healthy meal option that combines tender chicken breasts with a creamy mayonnaise and crunchy Parmesan cheese crust, infused with garlic and Italian seasoning.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Mix until well combined.
3. Generously spread the mayonnaise mixture over the top and sides of each chicken breast, ensuring they are fully covered.
4. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F for about 5 minutes.
5. Place the coated chicken breasts in the preheated air fryer basket. Cook at 375°F for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
6. Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Choose fresh, high-quality chicken breasts of similar size for even cooking.
Adjust cooking times based on chicken size and air fryer model.
Experiment with different herbs, spices, and cheese types for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg