Air-fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken 🍗🧀

🌟 Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts (butterflied into 2–3 pieces each)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic and herb seasoning (or Italian seasoning)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

🥄 Instructions

✅ 1. Prep the Chicken

  1. Butterfly the chicken breasts into 2 or 3 thinner pieces, depending on size.
  2. Lightly pound them to an even thickness.
  3. Season both sides with garlic and herb seasoning, salt, and pepper.

✅ 2. Coat with Parmesan

  1. Brush one side of each piece with melted butter.
  2. Press the Parmesan cheese onto the buttered side of the chicken to form a crust.

✅ 3. Air Fry

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Lightly brush the air fryer basket with olive oil.
  3. Place the chicken Parmesan side down in the basket.
  4. Air fry for 6–8 minutes, flip, then cook for another 4–5 minutes or until the chicken is golden, crispy, and cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C).

✅ 4. Serve

  1. Let it rest for a minute.
  2. Garnish with chopped parsley or a squeeze of lemon if desired.
  3. Enjoy! 😋

🍽️ Pro Tip:

🔥 For extra crispiness, spray the Parmesan side lightly with cooking spray before air frying!
🍋 Serve with a side of roasted veggies, salad, or marinara sauce for dipping!

Here’s the estimated Nutrition breakdown for Airfryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken (per serving, based on 4 servings):

🍽️ Per Serving:

  • Calories: ~280 kcal
  • Protein: ~35g
  • Carbohydrates: ~2g
    • Sugars: ~0g
  • Fat: ~14g
    • Saturated Fat: ~5g
  • Fiber: ~0g
  • Sodium: ~400mg