Description
Ready in just 15 minutes, this air fryer chicken recipe delivers golden, crispy perfection without a drop of deep-frying oil. It’s everything you want in a quick dinner: juicy, tender chicken wrapped in a crisp, flavorful crust. Whether you’re searching for quick dinner recipes, healthy meal prep, or easy lunch ideas, this high-protein, low-oil option checks all the boxes. Great for busy weeknights, family meals, or anyone who loves food ideas that save time without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
0.5 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
cooking spray
Instructions
1. Slice the chicken breasts horizontally into thin cutlets and pat them dry.
2. Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Coat each chicken piece in flour, dip in egg, then press into the breadcrumb mixture.
4. Preheat air fryer to 390°F and spray the basket lightly with cooking spray.
5. Arrange chicken in a single layer and air fry for 7–8 minutes per side.
6. Let rest for a minute before serving to seal in juices.
Notes
For extra crunch, toast the breadcrumbs before breading the chicken.
Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket—cook in batches if needed for even crisping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: easy dinner, air fryer chicken, quick recipe, healthy chicken, crispy chicken