Juicy Parmesan-Breaded Air Fryer Chicken Breasts

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Juicy and extra crispy chicken breast made quickly in an air fryer.

Parmesan breaded chicken breast on plate with mashed potatoes and corn
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
3
Yield:
3 chicken breasts
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Ingredients

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • ¾ cup dry bread crumbs

  • cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • ¼ cup flax seed meal

  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 3 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts, flattened slightly

Directions

  1. Place beaten egg in a shallow bowl, add flour to another bowl. Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, flax seed meal, lemon zest, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a third bowl.

  2. Dip each chicken breast into flour, then egg, and lastly bread crumb mixture, fully coating the chicken on both sides. Set coated chicken breasts into an air fryer basket. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you might need to cook them in batches.

  3. Set the air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cook chicken breasts for 10 minutes. Turn and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 more minutes. The coating should be golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

485 Calories
14g Fat
39g Carbs
48g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 3
Calories 485
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 167mg 56%
Sodium 605mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 48g 97%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 211mg 16%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 490mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.