Description
Air Fryer Chicken Breast with Mayo creates a fast, juicy dinner that looks restaurant quality. The creamy mayo coating mixed with parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika forms a golden crust in minutes. This high‑protein, low‑carb recipe is perfect for busy families, weight‑watchers, and anyone craving a flavorful chicken dinner without messy frying. Serve with roasted veggies or a fresh salad for a complete, satisfying meal that dazzles on social media. Add lemon zest for extra flavor
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix mayonnaise, parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat chicken breasts with mixture.
- Place in air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry 15-18 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and crust is golden.
- Rest 5 minutes, garnish with herbs, and serve.
Notes
- For a lower‑fat version
- substitute half of the mayo with Greek yogurt. Use freshly grated parmesan for best texture. Resting the chicken after cooking keeps it juicy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Air Fryer Chicken
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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