Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken - A mixture of Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs make this chicken an easy and delicious meal the whole family will love!
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Happy Friday! Where are my air fryer fans? You know who you are! I'm back today to share a recipe for Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken. This really is one of our family's favorite meals and it's literally FOUR ingredients!
That's it? Yep, that's it. This is my go-to when I've taken chicken tenderloins out of the freezer. I use tenderloins rather than chicken breasts because I find that they cook a bit quicker. If I can save time preparing dinner, I'm in! You, too? I thought so. This air fryer parmesan chicken is ready in under 15 minutes!
All you need to do is get out two pans. In one will be a mixture of the Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs. In the other, you'll put your beaten eggs. My egg container is actually a loaf pan, and it works great.
After you dredge your chicken breasts in the egg and then the breadcrumb mixture, you place them right into the basket of the air fryer.
And voila! You have delicious crispy-on-the-outside and moist-on-the-inside chicken. Perfection. I usually whip up some of these brussels sprouts in the air fryer, too, to serve alongside the chicken.
Now who's ready to dig in?
Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 lb. boneless (skinless chicken breast tenderloins)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup Progresso Garlic & Herb Breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs (beaten)
Instructions
- Mix the Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs in a shallow baking dish.
- Dip the chicken breasts in the egg mixture and then into the cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer - ensuring they don't overlap.
- Bake in air fryer at 360º for 12-14 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165º Fahrenheit.
Notes
- Coating Consistency: Achieve a crispy and flavorful coating on your air fryer Parmesan chicken by ensuring the Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs are well-mixed and evenly distributed in the shallow baking dish. This ensures that each chicken tenderloin is coated uniformly for consistent crunch and flavor in every bite.
- Proper Dipping Technique: When coating the chicken tenderloins, dip them first into the beaten eggs to help the Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs adhere. Ensure that the chicken is fully coated with the egg mixture before transferring it to the cheese and breadcrumb mixture. Use one hand for dipping the chicken in the egg mixture and the other hand for coating it with the cheese and breadcrumbs to prevent clumping and ensure a smooth coating.
- Air Fryer Arrangement: Arrange the coated chicken tenderloins in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they don't overlap. This allows for even air circulation and ensures that each piece cooks evenly and achieves a golden-brown crust. If necessary, cook the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the air fryer, which can result in uneven cooking. Monitor the internal temperature of the chicken using a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
Ruby Shackelford
This turned out so great. I did have to use Panko breadcrumbs, but it was still delicous!
Bonnie
This was delicious !!! So easy I'm barely learning how to use my air fryer and I made a few things with it didn't come out do good but this did it was so good thank you for posting !!!!!
Sara
I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Bonnie! This is one of our favorites, too!
Lynn Guffey
Looks yummy. Thanks for the air fryer recipe, I love mine and I'm always looking for new recipes.