Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Juicy chicken breasts with a cheesy garlic Parmesan crust, cooked in the air fryer with no breading.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 7 oz each, trimmed
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese reserve 1 tablespoon for topping
- 1 tbsp ranch seasoning
- 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise full fat or light
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper or as needed
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking
- Trim the chicken breasts and pat them dry.
- Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees F for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Mix the ranch seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Reserve about 1 teaspoon.
- Brush the smooth side of each breast with mayonnaise, sprinkle with seasoning, and press on Parmesan.
- Place the chicken in the basket seasoned side down, coat the other side the same way, and cook at 365 degrees F for 8 to 9 minutes.
- Flip the chicken and top with the reserved seasoning and 1 tablespoon Parmesan.
- Air fry at 375 degrees F for 7 to 8 minutes, until it reaches 165 degrees F. Rest for about 5 minutes.
Notes
Pat the chicken dry so the coating sticks. Adjust the cayenne to control the heat. Air fryers vary, so check the temperature with a thermometer. Nutrition is an estimate.