Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast
A quick and delicious dish with a golden Parmesan crust, perfectly cooked in the Air Fryer.
Steps
- 1
In a shallow bowl, mix Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Dip each chicken breast in the beaten egg, then coat thoroughly with the Parmesan mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- 3
Preheat the Air Fryer to 190°C (375°F).
- 4
Place the breaded chicken breasts in the Air Fryer basket in a single layer without overlapping.
- 5
Cook in the Air Fryer for 15–18 minutes, turning halfway, until the crust is golden and the chicken is cooked through.
Shopping list
2 chicken breasts (~400g), 3 tbsp grated Parmesan, 3 tbsp breadcrumbs, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, 1 egg
Recipe story
Parmesan crusted chicken breast has its origins in Italian cuisine, where Parmesan is a staple ingredient. The recipe has been adapted for Air Fryer cooking, preserving the crispy texture and rich flavor. It is a modern take on the classic American 'Chicken Parmesan', which itself derives from the Italian 'Parmigiana'.
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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