Parmesan crusted chicken with air fryer (ready in 30 minutes)

Check out this fantastic Parmesan crusted chicken with air fryer recipe (easy & crispy) with an Asian twist. It’s perfect for serving alone, with pasta or rice.

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🛒Ingredients needed for the Parmesan crusted chicken with air fryer recipe

Below are the key ingredients required to prepare the Parmesan Crusted Chicken.

• Chicken: The chicken used in this recipe is chicken breast. However, you can also use boneless, skinless chicken thigh meat. The difference is that chicken thigh meat contains more fat and is more tender and moist. If you use chicken breast, avoid overcooking it so it won’t dry out.
• Marinade for the chicken. The marinade for the chicken in this recipe consists of salt, mixed herbs, pepper, fresh parsley, light soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Light soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce will give it a slightly different flavor. As for the mixed herbs, I use an Italian blend. Feel free to experiment with various combinations according to your preference.
• Parmesan cheese: I used finely grated Parmesan cheese, which has a more powdery texture that enables it to mix thoroughly with the bread crumbs.
• Bread crumbs: I used Japanese-style bread crumbs called Panko. Although any type of bread crumbs can be used, I found that using the Japanese type yields a crispier crust.

👉 How to make Parmesan crusted chicken with air fryer

Make this easy and crispy Parmesan-crusted chicken in an air fryer at home, or bake it in the oven as an alternative.

Parmesan crusted chicken with air fryer recipe (easy & crispy)

Recipe by kwankp

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Course: chickenCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

2

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Make this easy and crispy Parmesan crusted chicken in an air fryer at home. Alternatively, you can bake it in the oven.

Ingredients

• 500g chicken breast (deboned chicken thigh if you prefer)

• Marinade (a):

• 5g salt

• 1.5 tsp mixed herbs

• 1 tbsp chopped parsley

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tbsp light soy sauce

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• For breading (b):

• 50g regular flour

• 1 egg

• 35g Breadcrumbs

• 35g powdered parmesan cheese

Directions

• Flatten the chicken to about 1/4 inch thick with a meat mallet.
• Marinate the chicken with the marinade (a) for 30 minutes.
• Set up the breading station. The ingredients are flour, egg wash breadcrumbs, and cheese mixture. Dredge the chicken in the flour and shake off the excess flour until only a thin coating of flour remains on the surface of the chicken meat.
• Dredge the chicken in the flour and shake off the excess flour until only a thin coating of flour remains on the surface of the chicken meat. Dip the chicken meat into the egg wash and coat it evenly. Drip away the excess egg wash. Combine the breadcrumbs and cheese. Dredge the piece of chicken in the crumbs mixture, making sure the mixture completely covers the surface of the chicken.
• Place it in the preheated air fryer at 375°F/190°C for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 175°F/80°C.
• Air fry the chicken until golden brown.
• To serve whole or slice the chicken into 1cm pieces, drizzle with fresh lemon juice for a burst of freshness.

Recipe Video

💡Tips and notes for the Parmesan crusted chicken

1. Pound the chicken breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. This step ensures the chicken cooks evenly and stays tender and juicy.
2. When adding the bread crumbs to the chicken, use your hand to press them firmly onto the surface so that they adhere well, along with the cheese.
3. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil or cooking spray. This helps the chicken get extra crispy. Be sure to also spray the top of the breaded chicken pieces before air frying.
4. Avoid crowding the air fryer by simultaneously placing too many chicken pieces. Cook them in batches to ensure they have enough space between them for even cooking.
5. If you don’t have a rotating and tilted air fryer, flip the chicken halfway through cooking to ensure even cooking.
6. If you plan to cut the chicken into pieces before serving, let it rest for 5 minutes after taking it out of the air fryer. Allowing the chicken to rest will help redistribute the juices evenly in the meat, making it extra juicy.

🆒 How to store the Parmesan crusted chicken?

Parmesan crusted chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. To store it: Let the cooked chicken cool completely to room temperature. Then, place the chicken in an airtight container or wrap it tightly in plastic.

For best results, avoid stacking the chicken directly on each other, as this may cause sogginess. Instead, place a piece of parchment paper between the layers.

♨️ How to reheat the Parmesan crusted chicken

Parmesan crusted chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. To store it: Let the cooked chicken cool completely to room temperature.

The best method to reheat the Parmesan crusted chicken is to oven it: Spread the chicken on a lightly greased baking rack set on a baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for 5-8 minutes until heated through.

Alternatively, place the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket without touching it. Air fry for 4-6 minutes until warmed.

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• Try this classic air fryer meatloaf recipe. Cooking with an air fryer is so convenient, and I love it.
• Make some creamy, cheesy cauliflower soup to compliment the Parmesan-crusted chicken.