Description
Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken is a quick, healthy dinner that features tender chicken breasts coated in a savory blend of parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Cooked in an air fryer, the crust turns golden and crisp while the meat stays juicy, delivering a high‑protein, low‑fat meal in under 30 minutes—perfect for busy families and fitness‑focused eaters looking for flavor without excess calories. Each serving has 320 calories, 35 g protein, and 9 g fat diet!.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F (190°C).
- Mix parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Brush chicken with olive oil and coat with cheese mixture.
- Place in air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook 12‑15 minutes, flipping halfway, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest chicken before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add a pinch of cayenne to the coating or top with beef pepperoni before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Air Fryer Chicken
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
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