Description
Crispy Chicken Parmesan is a fast, air‑fryer recipe that gives you a crunchy crust, melty parmesan, and juicy chicken in just 12 minutes. The simple coating of breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and grated parmesan creates a flavorful golden layer, while a light spray of olive oil keeps it crisp without deep‑frying. Perfect for weeknight meals, this dish pairs well with pasta, salad or roasted vegetables and looks stunning on any food‑blog or Pinterest board. Easy to share on socials.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg, beaten
- Olive oil spray
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- Mix breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dip chicken in beaten egg, coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Spray basket with olive oil spray, place chicken inside.
- Cook 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- For a gluten‑free version
- substitute breadcrumbs with almond flour. Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a simple salad for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 servings
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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