Description
This Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken recipe delivers a flavorful, juicy chicken breast coated with a zesty garlic parmesan marinade, cooked to perfection in just 12 minutes using an air fryer. It’s a quick and healthy dish perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Marinade and Seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to an even thickness)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade and chicken: In a medium-size bowl, combine the grated Parmesan cheese, white vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, dried oregano, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to create a smooth marinade. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound each chicken breast to an even thickness to ensure even cooking and tender texture. Then, dredge each flattened chicken breast in the marinade, coating both sides well.
- Preheat and prepare the air fryer: Lightly spray the insert of your air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Air fry the chicken: Place the marinated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single even layer, making sure the pieces do not overlap for even airflow and cooking. Set the air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and cook the chicken for 12 minutes.
- Rest and serve: Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts carefully and let them rest for a couple of minutes. This helps the juices redistribute, ensuring juicy and tender chicken. Serve warm and enjoy your flavorful Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are pounded to an even thickness to promote uniform cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary for best results.
- Letting the chicken rest after cooking will enhance juiciness.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat if desired.
- Non-stick spray is essential to avoid chicken sticking to the air fryer basket.
