Description
Air fryer parmesan crusted chicken fillet is a crispy, flavorful dish that combines the richness of parmesan cheese with tender chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken fillets
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- Dip each chicken fillet into the eggs, then coat with the parmesan mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place the chicken fillets in the basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in buttermilk for a few hours before coating.
- Try adding herbs like oregano or thyme to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Serve with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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