Description
Make juicy chicken breasts with a crispy, flavorful garlic parmesan crust using your air fryer for a fast weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. This helps achieve a crispier exterior.
- In a small bowl, mix the garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Rub this seasoning mix evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Lightly brush both sides of the seasoned chicken with olive oil.
- Press the grated Parmesan cheese firmly onto the top side of each chicken breast.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C) for 3 minutes.
- Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket, Parmesan-side up, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Cooking time depends on thickness.
- Carefully remove the chicken from the air fryer. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For thicker breasts, you may need to pound them to an even thickness (about 3/4 inch) for consistent cooking.
- If the Parmesan starts to brown too quickly, reduce the temperature to 370°F (188°C) for the last 3 minutes of cooking.
- This recipe works well with chicken thighs, but increase the cooking time by 3 to 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 47
- Cholesterol: 145