Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Enjoy perfectly crispy and juicy Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken, a quick and healthy keto-friendly meal perfect for a busy weeknight.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Meat Thermometer
Ingredients
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup super fine almond flour
- 2 cloves garlic finely grated
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
- Start by preheating your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Prepare the chicken: Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create six thinner cutlets. Gently pat them dry with paper towels to ensure a crispy crust.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, half of the salt, and the grated garlic until well combined. This forms your tasty base layer.
- In a separate bowl, mix the grated Parmesan cheese, almond flour, dried oregano, the remaining salt, and black pepper. You can use a food processor for an even finer breading mixture, if desired.
- Coat each chicken cutlet: Spread the mayonnaise mixture thinly over both sides of each chicken piece.
- Next, generously press the Parmesan-almond flour mixture onto the mayo-coated chicken, ensuring it’s fully covered. Repeat for all cutlets.
- Lightly spray your air fryer basket with olive oil. Arrange the chicken cutlets in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the basket. Give the tops of the chicken a final generous spray of olive oil for extra crispiness.
- Air fry for 12-14 minutes at 400°F (200°C), or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Cooking times may vary, so always use a meat thermometer for perfect results. Enjoy your perfectly crispy and juicy chicken!
Notes
This recipe is a great keto-friendly option!
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 378kcal
Total Carbs: 2g (Net Carbs: 1g)
Fats: 26g
Protein: 35g
Calories: 378kcal
Total Carbs: 2g (Net Carbs: 1g)
Fats: 26g
Protein: 35g
