Easy Crispy Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken – Ultra Juicy Family Dinner
An ultra-crispy Parmesan-panko crust gives way to tender, juicy chicken in every bite. Garlic and Italian herbs add savory depth while the air fryer creates a golden crust in minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 16 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
- Mix Parmesan, panko, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat chicken with mayonnaise.
- Press chicken into breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
- Lightly spray air fryer basket and chicken.
- Cook 10 minutes, flip, spray again, then cook 5–7 minutes more.
- Rest chicken 3–5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add lemon zest for extra flavor.
- Cornflakes can replace panko for extra crunch.
- Resting keeps chicken juicy.
- Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg