Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Air fryer parmesan crusted chicken is full of delicious flavor, a wonderful crust, and very little work. It's the perfect weeknight meal.
Servings: 4
Calories: 509kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts boneless skinless
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese divided
- 1 cup sauce alfredo, marinara, pesto or barbecue sauce, if desired
- 1 cup mozzarella shredded
- Parsley for serving optional
Instructions
- Cut the chicken pieces in half widthwise to create 4 thin pieces of chicken.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs well. In a third bowl, combine the bread crumbs and ½ cup parmesan cheese.
- Dredge each chicken piece in the flour, then the eggs, then finally in the breadcrumbs.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the chicken pieces in the basket, making sure not to overcrowd.
- Place the basket in the air fryer and set the air fryer to 400° for 5 minutes, flip over and fry for another 5 minutes.
- Spread your sauce of choice on top of chicken, if using, and top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Fry for another 3 minutes until the cheese is melted. A meat thermometer should reach 165° when the chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve with a side salad, in a bun or over rice or noodles.
Notes
For the best cutlets, cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise, then pound flat for even cooking.
I recommend using fresh parmesan and not the kind in the jar.
Storage:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To send your guests or family to the moon and back, try out one of these mouth-watering side dishes to complete your meal. It will make it out of this world good! What to Serve With Coq Au Vin will provide you with side dish ideas that will elevate your dish. Check out What to Serve With Chicken Piccata for the side dish inspiration that will take your dish to the next level.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To send your guests or family to the moon and back, try out one of these mouth-watering side dishes to complete your meal. It will make it out of this world good! What to Serve With Coq Au Vin will provide you with side dish ideas that will elevate your dish. Check out What to Serve With Chicken Piccata for the side dish inspiration that will take your dish to the next level.
Nutrition
Calories: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 198mg | Sodium: 2052mg | Potassium: 784mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 957IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 447mg | Iron: 4mg