Description
Enjoy a delicious and crispy meal with this easy Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Breast recipe. Perfect for dinner, it’s a healthier alternative to deep-frying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 5–6 ounces each) or 4 thin sliced chicken breasts
- 2 cups seasoned parmesan breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Olive oil spray (non-aerosol)
- Shredded parmesan cheese (for topping)
- Lemon (for serving)
- Parsley (for garnish)
- Red pepper flakes (for garnish)
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create two pieces from each breast. Pat dry with a towel and pound to even thickness if needed.
- Add breadcrumbs to a shallow bowl, and crack eggs to whisk with salt and pepper in another bowl.
- Dip each piece of chicken in the eggs, then into the breadcrumbs, pressing to coat.
- Preheat air fryer to 390°F and spray the basket with olive oil spray.
- Place the breaded chicken in a single layer in the basket and spray with cooking spray.
- Cook for 6-7 minutes, flip, spray the other side, and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest the chicken for five minutes before slicing and serve with lemon, salt, and pepper.
Notes
Ensure chicken is dry before breading for better coating. Experiment with spices and consider double breading for extra crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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