Description
A quick and flavorful Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken recipe featuring tender boneless chicken breasts coated in a savory mixture of Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and herbs, then air fried to perfection for a crispy, juicy meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to an even thickness)
Marinade and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a medium-size bowl, combine the grated Parmesan cheese, white vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, dried oregano, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix well until thoroughly blended.
- Tenderize the chicken: Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound each chicken breast evenly to flatten and tenderize the meat to ensure uniform cooking.
- Coat the chicken: Dredge each piece of pounded chicken into the marinade mixture, ensuring both sides are well coated with the flavorful mixture.
- Prepare the air fryer: Spray the air fryer basket or insert lightly with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Air fry the chicken: Place the coated chicken breasts inside the air fryer basket in a single, even layer without overlapping. Set the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and cook for 12 minutes.
- Rest and serve: Remove the chicken breasts from the air fryer and let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute. Enjoy your crispy and flavorful garlic Parmesan chicken!
Notes
- Make sure the chicken pieces are of even thickness to ensure they cook evenly in the air fryer.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to keep the chicken crispy.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- The resting period after cooking helps keep the chicken juicy.
- This recipe works well as a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (~5.3 oz)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
