Crispy, juicy, and ready in 30 minutes, this air fryer chicken breast is a quick, flavorful meal option perfect for salads, sandwiches, or hearty mains.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup buttermilk (optional)
1 egg
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional)
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Cooking spray or oil mist
Instructions
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Trim and flatten chicken breasts to even thickness.
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(Optional) Soak in buttermilk for 30 minutes, then pat dry.
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Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
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Set up three bowls: seasoned flour, beaten egg, breadcrumb-Parmesan mix.
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Coat chicken in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
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Place in air fryer basket, spray lightly with oil.
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Cook 10 minutes, flip, spray again, and cook another 8–10 minutes.
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Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.