Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken

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Crispy Parmesan Crusted Chicken Cutlets in the air fryer! A quick, family-friendly dinner ready in under 20 minutes.

Prep Time15

Cook Time13

Total Time28

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 328kcal

Author: Scott

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced in half lengthwise to create 4 thinner cutlets
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
Olive oil spray or cooking spray

Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise, pound them to about ½-inch thick, and season with salt and pepper.
Set up a breading station:
In one shallow bowl, stir together flour and garlic powder
In a second bowl, whisk eggs until smooth.
In a third bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, Italian Seasoning, and Panko breadcrumbs.
Dredge the chicken in seasoned flour, dip in egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to ensure it sticks.
Preheat your air fryer to 390°F. Spray the chicken with cooking spray.
Arrange the chicken in a single layer. Air fry for 6 minutes, flip, spray the other side with oil, and cook 5-6 minutes more or until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.

Storage & Freezing

Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Freeze: Cool completely, freeze on a baking sheet until firm, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag. Keeps up to 2 months.

Reheat: Air fry from frozen at 350°F for 7–9 minutes, turning halfway.