Description
Crispy, golden Parmesan crusted chicken breasts cooked in an air fryer, delivering juicy, restaurant-quality flavor in 20 minutes. A quick, no-oil method with aromatic garlic, Panko, and Parmesan for bold umami and crunch.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C)
Place chicken breasts on a cutting board and gently halve horizontally (like a book) to create even cutlets
In a shallow bowl, mix Panko, Parmesan, salt, and pepper
In another bowl, combine mayonnaise, garlic, and a pinch of salt
Brush garlic mayo onto both sides of each chicken cutlet, then press into the Panko-Parmesan mixture to coat evenly
Arrange chicken snugly in the air fryer basket, leaving small gaps
Air fry at 400°F for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F
Let rest 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Use Panko for superior crispiness compared to traditional breadcrumbs
Resting the chicken retains juiciness
Crispiness can be enhanced by lightly oiling the air fryer basket
For vegan option, substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast and vegan mayo
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg