Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken

About This Recipe

Meal prep your weekly protein with this Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe! It's crispy and easy to make in 15 minutes or less.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Chicken Breast
  Trimmed and cut in half horizontally or pounded to 1/2" thickness
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  Or more to taste
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
  Or more to taste
• 1.5 teaspoons Garlic Powder
  Or more to taste
• 1.5 cups Bread Crumbs
  Panko / Japanese style
• 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 6 tablespoons Mayonnaise
  Light or fat free
• 2 tablespoons Greek Yogurt
  Plain
• 1 tablespoon Mustard
• 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese
  Grated

Instructions

1. Take your chicken breast out, trim the fat off, and cut them in half horizontally or pound each piece down to 1/2'' thickness (each piece should be roughly the same size so everything cooks evenly).
2. Season all of your pieces with your salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
3. In a medium bowl, add your bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Mix those together.
4. In a small bowl, add your mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, mustard, and parmesan. Mix those together.
5. Evenly spread your parmesan mix over each piece of chicken (both sides). Use the bottom of a spoon or your hands.
6. Press your bread crumb mix into each piece (both sides) or roll your chicken around in it until fully coated.
7. Coat your air fryer basket with cooking spray and place your pieces in (you can also coat your pieces with cooking spray if you can afford the extra calories).
8. Cook them on 390F/198C for around 12-15 minutes or until your pieces reach 165F/73C.
9. Optionally flip them over halfway through for optimal crispiness.