Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Juicy chicken breast coated in a crispy Parmesan and Panko crust, cooked quickly in the air fryer.
Steps
- 1
In a small bowl, mix Panko breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of pepper.
- 2
In another bowl, combine mayonnaise with minced garlic.
- 3
Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels.
- 4
Coat each chicken piece with the mayonnaise mixture, then roll in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- 5
Preheat air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 5 minutes. Lightly spray the basket with cooking spray.
- 6
Place chicken pieces in a single layer in the basket (cook in batches if needed) and air fry for 6-7 minutes per side, until golden and crispy.
- 7
Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer; it should reach 74°C (165°F) in the thickest part. Let rest 2 minutes before serving.
Shopping list
2 large chicken breasts, 5 tbsp mayonnaise, 1/2 tsp minced garlic, 3/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, pinch of salt
Recipe story
Parmesan cheese, originating from the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, has been used in Italian cuisine for centuries. The recipe for Chicken Parmesan was popularized by Italian immigrants in the United States in the early 20th century, combining breaded chicken cutlets with tomato sauce and cheese. This air fryer version offers a crispy texture with less oil.
Ingredient Secrets
Black pepper
Known as 'black gold' in antiquity, pepper was so valuable that it served as currency and tribute. In the Middle Ages, Venetian merchants controlled the pepper trade, and individual peppercorns were often counted. Legend has it that when Alaric, king of the Visigoths, demanded tribute from Rome, he included 3,000 pounds of pepper.
Sea salt
Sea salt, extracted from ocean waters by evaporation, was one of the most precious goods of antiquity, used both as food and as currency. In ancient Rome, soldiers were paid with salt, which is the origin of the word 'salary'. Salt roads connected entire civilizations, and in the Middle Ages, salt was so valuable it was called 'white gold'.
Garlic
Native to Central Asia, garlic was already known in ancient Egypt, where it was given to slaves to boost their strength. In ancient Greece, athletes consumed it before competitions, and in Rome, legionaries considered it essential for courage. During the Middle Ages, it was used to ward off vampires and the plague.
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