Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken Breasts

Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken Breasts are a flavorful way to cook your chicken breast. They come out crispy on the outside and tender on the inside and are totally delicious.

This recipe will show you how to cook chicken breast with a delicious crispy coating, plus tips and tricks for avoiding dried-out overcooked chicken.

Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken Breasts

Looking for a new recipe to use up those chicken breasts you have? I love parmesan chicken because it creates a delicious crispy outside with moist juicy chicken on the inside.

These chicken breasts are created with a few simple ingredients and can be prepped and cooked in under 30 minutes.

I love cooking a variety of chicken cuts in the air fryer including chicken drumsticks, salt and pepper chicken wings, and one of my absolute favorites... cooking a whole chicken with a simple delicious spice rub (it's seriously good).

A Note About Air Fryers

Before we go any further let me quickly rave about how much I love air fryers. If you just bought one, you're probably beginning to realize how amazing this tool can be in your kitchen. You can air fry so many foods to create crispy deliciousness.

I have the Ninja Foodi Deluxe – it’s an all-in-one that allows me to use it as an air fryer, an instant pot, I can sear, slow cook, steam and even bake food. I love this tool because it saves space in my kitchen – no need to have an extra instant pot as this appliance will do it all! If you haven’t purchased an air fryer yet, I highly recommend checking out the Ninja Foodi Deluxe Here.

Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken Breast Ingredients

Chicken Breasts – Each chicken breast will vary. Look for ones that are similar in size so that they will cook more evenly.

Panko Crumbs - I love to use panko crumbs for an extra crispy flavor. You can usually find these at your grocery store. If not you can buy them online here. There are also gluten-free panko crumbs.

Parmesan Cheese - I love to use freshly grated highly parmesan cheese versus the pre-grated shaker versions that you can get at the store. However, both will work for this recipe.

SPICES – This recipe uses simple spices: garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt and pepper.

Eggs – You'll need two eggs to coat the chicken before dipping it in the parmesan crust mixture.

How To Make Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken Breasts

Parmesan chicken breasts are so easy to make in the air fryer. Everything including prep time and cook time is all done in less than 30 minutes.

1. First, even out your chicken breasts using a meat tenderizer or a rolling pin.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the panko crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, beat the two eggs and set them aside. Dip one chicken breast into the egg mixture and then add it to the parmesan crust to evenly coat both sides.
3. Preheat the air fryer for two minutes at 375°F. Add in the chicken breast and cook for 12 minutes, then flip them using a fork or pair of tongs. Cook for another 12-15 minutes, keeping an eye on them in the last couple of minutes so that it doesn't overcook. Every air fryer is different so the exact time to cook will vary.

Tips For Perfect Crispy Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken Breast:

• Take a minute to even out the chicken with a meat tenderizer or the side of a rolling pin. It will help the chicken to cook more evenly.
• Pay attention to the time cooking. Unfortunately, there is no magic answer here - every size of chicken breast will be different and so will each air fryer. But when you do find the right time, write it down so that you can remember for next time.
• Always flip the chicken halfway through cooking to get an even crispiness.
• Check the chicken in the last couple of minutes to make sure they’re not overcooking. Slice a piece open to see how the inside looks. Every air fryer is different so it might take a little bit of practice getting used to your own air fryer temperature and how it works.
• According to the USDA recommended cooking temperatures, the safest internal temperature for cooking all types of poultry products is 165°F. This is the interior temperature that the meat will read at once removed from the heat source. You can use a food thermometer, which will be poked into the thickest part of the chicken to read the temperature.

More Easy Air Fryer Recipes:

Now that you know this recipe, make sure to check out my other easy air fryer recipes:

• Air Fryer Green Beans – One of the easiest ways to cook your beans, and an easy side dish.
• Air Fryer Salmon – You can cook your salmon in an air fryer too! This recipe uses a honey mustard marinade.
• Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes – These are delicious. Honest truth: I will eat a whole bowl of these myself. Easily.
• Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts – These are so crunchy and remind me of kale chips. I just love them and will actually eat them as a snack! (I know that sounds a little crazy but they’re really good).
• Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks – These are crispy and one of the easiest ways to cook chicken.
• Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Wings – These taste just like wings from the pub. They’re a big hit with my family.