Description
Crispy, golden Parmesan-crusted chicken breasts made in an air fryer for a quick, oil-free dinner. Garlic mayonnaise, Panko, and aged Parmesan create a savory, crunchy shell over juicy chicken in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
In a shallow dish, mix mayonnaise with minced garlic.
Dredge chicken in the garlic mayonnaise, then coat evenly with Panko breadcrumbs.
Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the tops of the chicken.
Place in air fryer basket in a single layer and cook at 375°F (190°C) for 8 minutes.
Flip the chicken and cook an additional 6–7 minutes until golden and crispy.
Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with lemon wedges or fresh parsley for brightness.
Substitute almond meal for Panko for a gluten-free option.
Chicken can be prepped in advance and air-fried just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 140mg