Breaded Chicken Breast in Air Fryer Recipe
Enjoy crispy, juicy Breaded Chicken Breast made in the Air Fryer. This quick and easy recipe results in perfectly cooked chicken with a golden, crunchy coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 26 minutes
- Total Time: 41 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1–2 lb chicken breasts, about 7–8 oz each
Breading:
- ¼ cup mayo (high quality!- Best Foods, Hellmann’s, Dukes, or homemade)
- ½ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients – Remove the chicken breasts from the fridge 15-30 minutes before cooking. Preheat the air fryer to 360F for 3-5 minutes.
- Coating the Chicken – Brush both sides of the chicken breasts with mayonnaise. In a plastic bag, combine the chicken, breadcrumbs, and parmesan. Shake to coat the chicken evenly.
- Cooking in Air Fryer – Air fry the breaded chicken at 360F for 10 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 12-16 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160F.
- Rest and Serve – Allow the chicken to rest for 3-5 minutes before serving. Enjoy whole or sliced for a beautiful presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Breaded Chicken Breast, Air Fryer, Crispy Chicken, Easy Recipe
