25-Minute Air Fryer Crispy Chicken – Irresistibly Crunchy Secret
Make crispy chicken quickly and easily using an air fryer. Perfect for a fast and delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut chicken breasts into strips or nuggets.
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Beat the egg in a separate bowl.
- Dip each chicken piece in the egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Lightly spray or brush the air fryer basket with olive oil.
- Place chicken in the air fryer in a single layer.
- Cook for 10 minutes, flip, then cook for another 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spray the chicken lightly with oil before cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.
- Check internal temperature of chicken—it should reach 165°F (74°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg