Description
A quick and easy recipe for juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy breading, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg, beaten
- Cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Dip each chicken breast into the beaten egg.
- Press the egg-coated chicken into the breadcrumb mixture to coat it thoroughly.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or brush it with olive oil.
- Place the breaded chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook the chicken for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Rest the chicken for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider varying the spices or coatings. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 145mg