Description
Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Breast is the ultimate guilt-free indulgence for anyone craving crispy fried chicken. In just under 15 minutes, this recipe delivers juicy, golden chicken that’s perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. The air fryer creates a melt-in-your-mouth texture while cutting down on fat, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious diners. Coated in seasoned parmesan breadcrumbs, this dish not only has a satisfying crunch but also bursts with flavor in every bite. Serve it as a main dish, slice it for salads, or use it in sandwiches – the possibilities are endless!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (5–6 ounces each)
- 2 cups seasoned parmesan breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F.
- Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise and pat dry.
- In one bowl, whisk eggs with salt and pepper. In another bowl, add breadcrumbs.
- Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray and place the breaded chicken in a single layer.
- Cook for 6-7 minutes, flip, spray with oil again, and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 185mg