Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Are you looking for a delicious and healthy dish to make in your air fryer? Look no further than this Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken. It is a great way to prepare this crunchy chicken and the results are mouthwatering.

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This air fryer Parmesan-crusted chicken is definitely an easy dinner. The chicken is crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside, thanks to the air fryer.

Plus, the Parmesan coating gives this air fryer parmesan chicken a delicious crispy crust. So whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal or something a little more special, this recipe is sure to please!

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Budget-friendly – the crispy coating is budget-friendly and you don’t have to spend a lot of money on your family’s family meal.
Healthy – this recipe is sir fried so you can still enjoy your favorite things from a fryer, without all the fat.
Delicious – who doesn’t love a chicken that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside?

🛒Ingredients

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Skinless Chicken breasts
Nature’s Seasoning
Mayonnaise
Grated parmesan cheese

See the recipe card below for quantities.

🔪 How to Make Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Trim the fat from the chicken and if the chicken breast is over an inch and a half thick, you can cut it in half to thin the fillet out.

thin sliced chicken breasts seasoned with nature's seasoning on a wooden cutting board

Season all sides of the chicken with Nature’s Seasoning.

Place the chicken fillets in the basket of the air fryer. Leave room between fillets.

chicken breasts in an air fryer coated in mayo

Using a kitchen brush, apply mayonnaise to the piece of chicken fillets to fully coat the top side.

chicken breasts coated with parmesan cheese in an air fryer

Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

chicken breasts coated in parmesan cheese completely cooked in an air fryer basket

Then air fry for 12-15 minutes at 370° or until the internal temperature reaches 165° with a meat thermometer.

Hint: I use a basket-style air fryer, however, you can also make this recipe in an oven-style air fryer. The cook time is the same no matter the type of air fryer that you use.

📝Variations

Do you want to change up this Parmesan Crusted Chicken Air Fryer recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!

Spicy – add Cajun seasoning to the chicken breasts instead of all-purpose seasoning for a spicy kick.
Breadcrumbs – If you aren’t watching your carb intake, you can add some panko breadcrumbs to the parmesan cheese for a delicious panko mixture.
Kid-friendly – Allow the kids to dip these in ketchup, marinara sauce, or their favorite dipping sauce for a delicious dinner.

If you love crispy chicken recipes, try this Cheddar Ranch Chicken Tenders recipe.

Three Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breasts on a white plate with parsley

🥄 Equipment

Knife and cutting board
Air fryer
Kitchen brush
shallow bowl – if you are breading both sides.

🥫 Storage

Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to three days.

💭 Tips

Not a fan of mayo? Switch out the mayo for Greek yogurt or sour cream.
If your chicken breasts are thicker in some places, pound the thickest part of the chicken down with a meat mallet until they are all the same thickness for even cooking.
Save some time by using chicken tenderloins instead but you will need to cook them for less time.
For even more flavor, marinate the chicken breast in olive oil and Italian seasonings for around an hour before baking.
If you don’t have Nature’s Seasoning on hand, you can use your favorite all-purpose seasoning, or a mix of garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
Breading both sides? Use a small bowl to roll the chicken in the parmesan cheese
For easy clean up you can spray your air fryer basket with olive oil cooking spray.
Be sure to place chicken in a single layer in the air fryer so that it crisps up nicely.
Serve with your favorite sides for a delicious meal.
.This keto parmesan crusted chicken air fryer recipe, is perfect for your low-carb diet

Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breasts on a white plate with an air fryer in the background

⁉️ FAQ

Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.

Do I need to coat both sides of the chicken?

That is up to you. I only coated one-side but you can coat both sides if you prefer.

Can I use shredded Parmesan cheese instead of grated parmesan cheese?

Yes, you can. But, if you using the shredded you may want to give it a pulse or two in the food processor so that it coats the chicken better.

How to reheat?

To reheat, cook the chicken fillets in an air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 370° until warm.

Can I make this in the oven instead?

Yes, you can. To do so, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and cook the chicken fillets in an oven preheated to 400° for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through.

Can I use chicken thighs instead?

Yes, however, you will need to adjust the cooking time.

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Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken

This Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe is easy to make and so delicious. You'll love the crispy crust and the cheesy goodness.

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 12

Total Time: 22

Servings: Servings

Calories: 575kcal

Author: Wendy

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts
1 tablespoon Nature’s Seasoning
¼ cup mayonnaise
½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

Trim the fat from the chicken and if the chicken breast is over an inch and a half thick, you can cut in half to thin the fillet out.
Season all sides of the chicken with the natures seasoning.
Place the chicken fillets in the air fryer basket. Leave room between fillets.
Using a kitchen brush, apply mayonnaise to the chicken fillets to fully coat the top side. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and bake for 12-15 minutes at 370° or until chicken is 165° internally.

Notes

Not a fan of mayo? Switch out the mayo for Greek yogurt or sour cream.
If your chicken breasts are thicker in some places, pound the thickest part of the chicken down with a meat mallet until they are all the same thickness for even cooking.
Save some time by using chicken tenderloins instead but you will need to cook them for less time.
For even more flavor, marinate the chicken breast in olive oil and Italian seasonings for around an hour before baking.
If you don’t have Nature’s Seasoning on hand, you can use your favorite all-purpose seasoning, or a mix of garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
Breading both sides? Use a small bowl to roll the chicken in the parmesan cheese
For easy clean up you can spray your air fryer basket with olive oil cooking spray.
Be sure to place chicken in a single layer in the air fryer so that it crisps up nicely.
Serve with your favorite sides for a delicious meal.

Nutritional information will vary based on the ingredients that you use.

Disclaimer:

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

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