This easy air fryer crispy chicken breast is crunchy on the outside, tender inside, and ready in 30 minutes. A great choice for fast dinners, sandwiches, or salads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
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 (optional)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Cooking spray or oil mist
Instructions
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Trim and pound chicken to even thickness.
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(Optional) Soak in buttermilk for 30 minutes, then blot dry.
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Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
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Set up dredging station: seasoned flour, beaten egg, breadcrumb mix.
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Coat chicken in flour, egg, then breadcrumbs.
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Spray with oil and place in basket.
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Air fry 10 minutes. Flip, spray again, cook 8–10 minutes more.
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Rest 5 minutes before serving.