Description
Achieve restaurant-quality crispy chicken right in your own kitchen with this simple air fryer recipe. By utilizing a precise dredging process and high-heat air circulation, this method creates a perfectly golden-brown crust while ensuring the chicken breast remains succulent and juicy inside. It is a healthier, mess-free alternative to deep frying, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknight dinners that require minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to 1-inch thickness)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 large eggs
1 tbsp water
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
Olive oil spray as needed
Instructions
Pound the chicken breasts between sheets of parchment paper until they reach a uniform 1-inch thickness.
Season the chicken breasts liberally with salt and pepper on both sides.
Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs and water, and one with panko and Parmesan.
Coat each chicken breast lightly in the flour, shaking off excess.
Dip the chicken into the egg mixture until fully coated.
Press the chicken firmly into the panko and Parmesan mixture to ensure an even coating.
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
Place the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap.
Lightly spray the tops of the breaded chicken with olive oil spray.
Cook for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through and applying another light spray of oil to the other side, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Notes
Ensure the chicken is patted dry before seasoning to help the flour adhere better. If you have extra time, let the breaded chicken rest in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before cooking to help the coating stay attached. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat in the air fryer to restore crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Trends Recipes
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg