Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast – LC, GF

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Air fryer Parmesan crusted chicken breasts are juicy with a crispy crust. They are low-carb and gluten-free. Great for family dinner or meal prep.

If you’re obsessed with your air fryer like I am, you’ll want to give this parmesan crusted chicken breasts a try. The chicken breasts come out nice and juicy, while leaving a flavorful crust on the outside.

This recipe makes enough for approximately four 4-ounce chicken breasts. The chicken will cook through best if the chicken is pounded down so they are flat. A quick way to do this is to place the chicken breast in a large zip top bag, zip it up and pound the outside of the bag. This keeps the juices from going everywhere.

Ingredients

What you’ll need to make this recipe.

• Boneless skinless chicken breast
• Greek yogurt
• Parmesan cheese
• Garlic powder
• Seasoning salt
• Ground pepper

How to make Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast

In a small bowl, add the cream cheese, parmesan cheese and the seasonings. Mix until everything in blended well. Spread the mixture all over each chicken breast, coating them completely.

Remove the basket from the air fryer and lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray. Not overcrowding the basket, place chicken in the basket and cook at 380 degrees for 15 minutes, flipping chicken over halfway through. Check center of chicken breast with a meat thermometer to check doneness. Meat thermometer should read at least 165 degrees. Repeat until all chicken is cooked.

How do I store cooked chicken breast?

Placed cooled chicken in an air tight container. It will last in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. 

Can I freeze cooked chicken breast?

Yes! Place cooled chicken in an air tight container, or place the food tightly in freezer bags. Stored properly, frozen chicken will last for up to 9 months.

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Calories per serving (1 chicken breast): 197

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Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast - LC, GF

Air fryer Parmesan crusted chicken breasts are juicy with a crispy crust. They are low-carb and gluten-free. Great for family dinner or meal prep.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: Air Fryer, Dinner

Keyword: air fryer dinner, air fryer recipe, gluten free dinner, low calorie food option, low carb dinner, meal prep, parmesan crusted chicken

Servings: 4

Calories: 197kcal

Ingredients

• 16 oz boneless skinless chicken breast About 4 chicken breasts
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tsp seasoning salt
• 1/2 tsp ground pepper

Instructions

• In a medium sized bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Pound chicken breast flat so it will cook evenly. Coat each chicken breast with the mixture.
• Remove basket from air fryer and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray. Place chicken in air fryer basket. You may have to cook in batches so the basket is not overcrowded.
• Set the air fyer temperature to 380° and cook for 15 minutes, flipping chicken at the 7 minute mark. Insert meat thermometer into the thickest part of the to make sure it reads at least 165°.

Notes

• Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 1012mg | Potassium: 318mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 5mg

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