Description
A quick and delicious garlic parmesan chicken recipe made in the air fryer, perfect for dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 Boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 0.4lb/7oz)
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (grated, reserve 1 Tablespoon)
- 1 Tablespoon Ranch seasoning
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise (use full fat or light mayo)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch of salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or as needed)
Instructions
- Trim off any unwanted fat from the chicken breasts and pat dry with a kitchen paper towel.
- Preheat the air fryer to 360°F / 180°C for 3-5 minutes. In the meantime, mix the seasoning.
- Add ranch seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to a small bowl and mix well to combine. Reserve about 1 teaspoon.
- Brush the smooth side of the chicken breasts with mayonnaise, then sprinkle some of the seasoning mix evenly. Next, sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over it, gently patting it into the chicken so it adheres well.
- Carefully place the chicken in the air fryer, seasoned side down, in the basket. Repeat the seasoning process for the other side of the chicken breasts.
- Cook in the air fryer at 365°F / 185°C for 8-9 minutes. Flip the chicken and sprinkle the top with the reserved seasoning mix and parmesan cheese.
- Air fry for another 7-8 minutes at 375°F / 190°C or until fully cooked through and the internal temperature registers 165°F / 73°C.
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Make sure to pat the chicken dry to help the seasoning stick better. Adjust spices to your taste, and consider adding herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: air fryer, garlic, parmesan, chicken, quick dinner, meal prep