Description
Parmesan crusted chicken with mayo brings crispy, golden perfection from your air fryer to dinner tables. Cheesy herb-coated chicken delivers a quick, delicious meal with minimal preparation and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup (60 g) bread crumbs (panko)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 spray cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the air fryer by heating it to 400F (200C), ensuring optimal cooking environment.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika to create a flavorful coating.
- Thoroughly massage the mayo-Parmesan mixture onto each chicken breast, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- For enhanced texture, gently roll the coated chicken in bread crumbs, pressing lightly to help crumbs adhere.
- Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking and potential burning.
- Carefully arrange the seasoned chicken breasts in the basket, maintaining space between pieces for proper air circulation.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, turning chicken midway through to promote uniform browning and even cooking.
- Verify doneness by checking internal temperature reaches 165F (75C) using a meat thermometer.
- Remove chicken from air fryer and allow to rest for 5 minutes, which helps retain moisture and allows juices to redistribute.
- Serve hot, garnishing with fresh herbs or additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts of even thickness to ensure uniform cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Pat chicken completely dry before coating to help the mayo-Parmesan mixture adhere better and create a crispier crust.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular bread crumbs with almond flour or crushed pork rinds for a low-carb, crunchy alternative.
- Add fresh herbs like chopped parsley or thyme to the mayo mixture for an extra burst of flavor and aromatic complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg