This air fryer parmesan crusted chicken is an effortless recipe that delivers perfectly crispy results in a fuss-free way, making it ideal for any night of the week. Combining panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and dried herbs, this dish is both flavorful and satisfying with minimal effort needed!
This air fryer parmesan crusted chicken is a game-changer for weeknight dinners, offering deliciously crispy chicken cutlets with minimal effort. Much like my crispy air fryer chicken wings and air fryer chicken breasts, this recipe uses your air fryer to deliver perfectly crispy and juicy results every time.
Whether you're serving it alongside pasta dishes like my rigatoni arrabbiata or pairing it with a refreshing salad like my dill pickle potato salad, this chicken dish never disappoints and is both satisfying and easy to make!
Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken Ingredients
To make this air fryer parmesan crusted chicken you'll need the following ingredients:
- Chicken cutlets: You can use pre-cut chicken cutlets or chicken breasts and cut and pound them into thin cutlets yourself. Both methods work for this recipe.
- Flour: You'll need all-purpose flour or another type of flour to bread the chicken cutlets.
- Panko: Panko breadcrumbs are used for a crispy outer layer, so definitely make sure to use them!
- Parmesan: Parmesan cheese is another ingredient that is used for the outer crust of the parmesan crusted chicken cutlets. You can buy grated parmesan cheese or grate the parmesan cheese yourself to ensure that the parmesan cheese tastes flavorful and delicious.
- Eggs: Eggs are needed to help the panko parmesan breading stick to the chicken cutlets, so make sure to use them!
- Seasonings: You'll need some salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried herbs like dried thyme, rosemary, or Italian seasoning. Feel free to pick the dried herbs that you like the most!
How to make air fryer parmesan crusted chicken
Combine the flour and seasonings. In a shallow bowl or on a plate, combine the flour and all seasonings. Then stir until combined.
Beat the eggs. In another bowl, beat the eggs until combined.
Prepare the breading. Next, combine the panko breadcrumbs and grated parmesan cheese in another bowl or on a plate.
Bread the chicken cutlets. Place one chicken cutlet in the flour bowl and flip it until it is evenly covered. Then dip it in the egg bowl until covered. Finally, place it in the breadcrumb bowl and flip until the chicken cutlet is covered completely. Repeat with all chicken cutlets.
Air fry the panko parmesan chicken cutlets. After preheating, place the chicken cutlets in the air fryer basket. Generously spray them with oil. Then flip and spray the other side. Air fry for 10-15 minutes until crispy.
Serve. Serve the finished air fryer parmesan crusted chicken cutlets with lemon wedges (optional) and side dishes of your choice. Enjoy!
Tips & Notes
- Arrange the breaded chicken cutlets in a single layer. This ensures that they crisp up nicely and cook evenly. If you want to prepare several servings, cook the parmesan crusted chicken cutlets in batches if needed.
- Make sure that you use olive oil spray or another oil spray. This step is necessary to make the parmesan crusted chicken cutlets crispy and golden brown.
- Let the chicken cutlets rest for a few minutes after cooking. When you cut the chicken cutlets immediately, the chicken will lose a lot of its moisture which will make it dry out. So wait a few minutes so that the juices can redistribute and be retained.
- Feel free to season your chicken cutlets in another way. You could use paprika powder, cayenne pepper, or another seasoning that you like.
How to serve this air fryer parmesan crusted chicken
- Prepare your favorite pasta dish to serve alongside this air fryer parmesan crusted chicken. You could make a tomato-based pasta dish like my rigatoni arrabbiata or tomato basil pasta. Or prepare a creamy pasta dish like my creamy pesto pasta that tastes amazing with parmesan chicken!
- Make a refreshing salad on hot and sunny days. I love to prepare my German pasta salad, creamy Greek-style pasta salad, dill pickle potato salad, or my balsamic lentil salad. They are all super simple to make and taste great!
- Use the air fryer parmesan crusted chicken cutlets to make delicious sandwiches or wraps. Just add your favorite vegetables and some kind of sauce like mayo to make the most delicious chicken wraps or sandwiches!
- Roast your favorite vegetables to serve them with these air fryer parmesan crusted chicken cutlets. I love and recommend trying my air fryer asparagus and air fryer cauliflower as they can be prepared in your air fryer without much effort. Or try my favorite smashed potatoes that can be prepared in the oven.
Frequently Asked Questions
These air fryer parmesan crusted chicken cutlets are deliciously savory with a crispy, golden-brown crust thanks to the parmesan and panko breadcrumb coating. They have a satisfying crunch on the outside while remaining tender and juicy inside, making them a flavorful choice for any meal.
Sure! Just store the breaded chicken in your refrigerator and air fry it once you are ready to prepare your meal. Just make sure that you use your olive oil spray right before air frying.
Make sure that you use a panko breading, an olive oil spray, and the correct temperature. If you stick to the recipe, the chicken should come out perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Sure! Either use gluten-free flour or just skip the flour and jump straight to the eggs. In that case, make sure to add the seasoning to the panko parmesan breading. For the panko, make sure that you pick up the gluten-free version!
Serve these air fryer parmesan crusted chicken cutlets alongside a refreshing side salad or with your favorite pasta dish. The crispy, flavorful chicken pairs perfectly with a variety of dishes, making it a versatile option for any occasion. I recommend checking out the post for a lot more ideas and recipes that you could try!
You can store leftovers in an airtight container in your refrigerator for 3-4 days. I recommend reheating them in your air fryer to make them crisp up again. Alternatively, freeze them for up to 3 months.
More simple and delicious air fryer recipes
I absolutely love my air fryer as it is such an amazing piece of kitchen equipment to prepare any type of protein in a fuss-free way without overcooking! Here are some of my favorite recipes that I highly recommend trying.
- Air Fryer Salmon Bites
- Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon
- Air Fryer Cajun Wings
- Air Fryer Chicken Breast
- Air Fryer Shrimp
Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
Ingredients
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, dried thyme, or Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs
- ⅔ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 chicken cutlets
- olive oil spray
- lemon wedges (optional) for serving
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl or on a plate, combine the flour, salt, garlic powder, dried herbs, and black pepper. Stir until combined.½ cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, dried thyme, or Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.2 eggs
- In a shallow bowl or on a plate, combine the panko breadcrumbs and grated parmesan cheese. Stir until combined.⅔ cup panko breadcrumbs, ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 °F (200 °C).
- Place one chicken cutlet in the flour bowl and flip it until it is evenly covered. Then dip it in the egg bowl until covered. Finally, place it in the breadcrumb bowl and flip until the chicken cutlet is covered completely. Repeat with all chicken cutlets.4 chicken cutlets
- Place the chicken cutlets in the air fryer basket. Generously spray them with oil. Then flip and spray the other side. Air fry for 10-15 minutes until crispy.olive oil spray
- Serve with lemon wedges (optional) and side dishes of your choice. Enjoy!lemon wedges (optional)
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