Description
Crispy golden chicken breasts coated in a Parmesan-breadcrumb crust, cooked to perfection in an air fryer. A quick, flavorful dish ready in 15-20 minutes with minimal oil.
Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed (or white whole wheat flour)
1½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup breadcrumbs (or panko/flaxseed flakes)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Pound chicken breasts to ½-inch thickness using a meat mallet
Pat dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper
Combine flaxseed (or flour) and Parmesan in separate bowls
Press chicken into flaxseed mixture, coating fully
Dust with breadcrumbs in circular motions, applying firm pressure
Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes
Place chicken in single layer in fryer basket (no overlapping)
Lightly spray with cooking oil spray (optional)
Cook 15 minutes, flip, cook 5 minutes more until golden browned
Notes
Use chilled ingredients for better coating adhesion
Press the Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture firmly for a cohesive crust
Optional: Spray with oil for extra crispiness before cooking
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Trending
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
