Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Breast
Enjoy crispy and juicy Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Breast ready in under 15 minutes—perfect for quick dinners! Try this easy recipe today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 5–6 ounces each)
- 2 cups seasoned parmesan breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise and pat dry.
- Set up a breading station: one bowl with seasoned breadcrumbs, another with beaten eggs mixed with salt and pepper.
- Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Preheat air fryer to 390°F. Lightly spray basket with olive oil.
- Arrange chicken in a single layer in the basket and spray lightly again. Cook for 6-7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let rest for five minutes before serving with lemon juice and your choice of garnishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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