Description
Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken is a crispy, juicy, and flavorful dinner made with tender chicken breasts coated in garlic, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. This easy air fryer recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and delivers golden, restaurant-quality results in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat air fryer to 380°F.
- 2. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- 3. Mix olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, paprika, and onion powder.
- 4. Coat chicken evenly with seasoning mixture.
- 5. Press Parmesan onto both sides of chicken.
- 6. Lightly spray air fryer basket with oil.
- 7. Place chicken in a single layer in basket.
- 8. Air fry for 9 to 11 minutes.
- 9. Flip chicken and cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- 10. Rest chicken for 5 minutes and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Pound chicken to even thickness for best results.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for optimal crisping.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Cook in batches if necessary.
- Let chicken rest before slicing.
- Add lemon juice for brightness.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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