Crispy Panko Air Fried Chicken
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this nut-free, air-fried chicken recipe. The chicken is coated in a crunchy layer of panko breadcrumbs, resulting in a perfectly crispy texture. Enjoy succulent and flavorful chicken without the guilt of deep frying.
ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
steps
- 1.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- 2.
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- 3.
In three separate bowls, place the flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
- 4.
Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- 5.
Place the breaded chicken breasts in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray the tops of the chicken with cooking spray.
- 6.
Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- 7.
Serve the crispy panko air fried chicken with lemon wedges and garnish with fresh parsley.