If you’re looking for a delicious and healthy chicken dish, look no further than this air fryer breaded chicken breast. Can somebody say yum! This recipe screams easy weeknight meal. You can serve it with your favorite side dish or salad. Best of all, this dish is a great source of protein and can work well as meal prep. Why not give it a try? You won’t be disappointed!
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Why you’ll love this recipe
- It is easy to make – it will be great for those nights that you get home from work and don’t have a lot of time to cook.
- It is healthy – this dish is lower in calories and it’s a great source of protein
- It is versatile – you can serve it with anything like rice, pasta or you can serve it with a simple garden salad
- It is delicious – the breading on the chicken gives it a crispy and flavorful crust
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts
- Golden bread crumbs
- Parmesan cheese
- Eggs
- Spray oil
- All purpose flour
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 365 degrees F.
- Get 3 shallow bowls. In the first one combine the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. In the second one mix together eggs and in the third one place all purpose flour.
- Place the chicken breasts into the all purpose flour, then the eggs, then the breadcrumbs mixture.
- Repeat the process making a double coating – place it again in the egg and then the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer and cook for 15 minutes, flip the chicken, spray again and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- You can use any type of breadcrumbs you like for this recipe. Panko bread crumbs will give you a crispy coating, while regular bread crumbs will be more dense.
- If you are using a very lean chicken breast, you may need to cook it for an additional minute or two.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer or in a 350 degree F oven until warmed through.
- To make this recipe gluten free, use gluten free bread crumbs. You can also use almond flour or crushed up Rice Krispies cereal.
- This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled if you are feeding a crowd. Cook in batches if necessary.
- This recipe can also be made with boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Cook time will remain the same.
- For a bit of extra flavor, you can add some garlic powder, onion powder or dried herbs to the breadcrumb mixture.
- If you want to make this recipe ahead of time, you can coat the chicken in the breadcrumbs and store in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Cook when ready.
- If you are looking for a lighter version of this recipe, you can omit the breadcrumbs altogether and just season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper and your favorite herbs or spices. Then cook as directed.
FAQ’s
Yes, you can use breading in an air fryer. In fact, it’s a great way to make a healthy and delicious chicken dish. The breading will help to keep the chicken moist and it will also add a bit of flavor.
Chicken breasts can be a little dry, so some people choose to marinate or brine them before cooking. This will help keep the chicken moist and flavorful. If you’d like to do this, simply combine ½ cup of water with ¼ cup of vinegar and 1 tablespoon of salt in a large Ziploc bag. Add the chicken breasts to the bag, seal it and let it sit for at least 30 minutes. This step is however not necessary and tastes great without it!
It depends on the size of the chicken breast, but it typically takes about 15 minutes to air fry chicken breast. Once the chicken is cooked through, it will be moist and juicy.
The temperature will vary depending on the type of air fryer that you have, but typically it is around 365 degrees Fahrenheit. You can also check the manufacturer’s instructions to be sure. Be sure to cook the chicken until it is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
While breading is not necessary, it does help to add flavor and moisture to the chicken. Plus, it’s a great way to make a healthy and delicious dish.
There are many different sauces that you can serve with chicken, but some of our favorites include honey mustard, BBQ sauce, and ranch dressing. Be sure to try a few different sauces and see which ones you like the best.
Just spray oil is fine! It adds a bit of flavor and moisture, you can brush the chicken with a bit of olive oil before cooking.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer or in a 350 degree F oven until warmed through.
There are a few reasons why your chicken may not be crispy in the air fryer. If you are using too much oil, the chicken will not be able to get crispy. Alternatively, if the chicken is not coated evenly in the breadcrumb mixture, it will not cook evenly and will likely be soggy. Make sure to use a light hand when coating the chicken in the breadcrumbs, and make sure that all of the chicken is covered. Also, ensure that your air fryer is preheated before cooking.
– Mashed potatoes
– Roasted vegetables
– Green salad
– Cauliflower rice
This dish is simple to make and only requires a few ingredients. Plus, it’s healthier than traditional fried chicken. So why not try to make Air fryer breaded chicken breast tonight?
Air Fryer Breaded Chicken
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Chicken breasts
- 1 tsp Salt
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
- ½ cup Golden bread crumbs (or panko breadcrumbs)
- 2 Eggs
- Spray oil
- 3 tbsp All purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 365 degrees F.
- Get 3 shallow bowls. In the first one combine the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. In the second one mix together eggs and in the third one place all purpose flour.
- Place the chicken breasts into the all purpose flour, then the eggs, then the breadcrumbs mixture.
- Repeat the process making a double coating – place it again in the egg and then the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer and cook for 15 minutes, flip the chicken, spray again and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
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