34g Protein Crispy Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken You’ll Crave
A delicious and easy-to-make crispy air fryer chicken coated with Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Beat the egg in a separate bowl.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg, then coat with the Parmesan mixture.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil.
- Place the coated chicken in the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Flip the chicken and cook for another 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for better flavor.
- For extra crispiness, spray the coated chicken lightly with oil.
- Check internal temperature of chicken—it should reach 165°F (74°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg