Description
This air fryer parmesan crusted chicken with mayo is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. It is big on flavor and will be ready in less than 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless and skinless chicken breasts, sliced horizontally to make 4 fillets
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano or parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- 1 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Step: Preheat your air fryer to 390°F | 199°C.
- Step: Slice 2 large boneless and skinless chicken breasts in half horizontally to make 4 fillets.
- Step: Place the chicken on the cutting board and pound into an even piece with a rolling pin or meat tenderizer.
- Step: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, minced garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt; spread the mixture all over the fillets.
- Step: Mix together panko breadcrumbs and fresh grated parmesan cheese in a shallow bowl.
- Step: Dredge each fillet in the parmesan mixture, pressing lightly into the coating.
- Step: Place chicken in the basket and cook for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F, flipping after 5-6 minutes.
- Step: Garnish with fresh oregano or parsley leaves.
Notes
Use an instant-read meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to exactly 165°F to prevent it from becoming dry or rubbery.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Chicken recipes
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 236 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 46 mg
Keywords: air fryer chicken, parmesan crusted chicken, crispy chicken, quick dinner, low oil chicken