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 resealable zip top bag, zip it up and pound the outside of the bag. This keeps the juices from going everywhere.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Easy cooking in the air fryer
- Crispy crust and moist meat
- Flavorful yogurt and cheese crust
- Perfect low carb protein
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 this recipe
1 – In a small bowl, add the Greek yogurt, parmesan cheese and the seasonings. Mix until everything in blended well.
2 – Spread the yogurt mixture all over each chicken breast, coating them completely.
3 – Remove the basket from the air fryer and lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
4 – 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.
5 – Repeat until all chicken is cooked.
How do I store cooked chicken breast?
Placed cooled chicken in an airtight container. It will last in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Can I freeze cooked chicken breast?
Yes! Place cooled chicken in an airtight container, or place the food tightly in freezer bags. Stored properly, frozen chicken will last for up to 9 months.
Calories per serving (1 chicken breast): 197
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Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast
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 chicken. It should read 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.
- Chicken breasts are measured at 4 oz each, for a total of 16 oz.
- The internal temperature of the chicken should be at least 165 degrees. Measure this at the thickest part of the chicken. Continue cooking until chicken reaches temperature.
Nutrition
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Enjoy!
Air Fryer sounds interesting. Love the Cheese option to this yummy chicken. Delicious.
Thank you! 🙂
The parmesan crust on this is so good! Perfect to pop in the air fryer for a delicious weekday dinner.
Thanks, Emily. 🙂
The more air fryer success recipes I see, I am tempted to get one
It’s a great kitchen gadget. 🙂
I don’t own an air fryer but after reading this recipe I want one so I can make this parmesan-crusted chicken breast.
The air fryer is so awesome! 🙂
this looks delish! love this simple recipe
Thank you! 🙂
We’ve been using our air fryer almost every day recently. We’ll have to give this a try! Looks delicious.
That’s great. I hope you enjoy! 🙂
The parmesan crust on this is so good! Perfect for a quick dinner.
Thanks, Stephanie. 🙂
Loving how you used the greek yogurt for the chicken! The air fryer cooks them up perfectly every time!
Thanks! 🙂
Parmesan crusted anything is my favorite. I love that this is so easy to make!
Thanks! 🙂
I absolutely love the parmesan crust and made with greek yogurt! Great idea!
Thanks, Whitney. 🙂
This looks delicious! I love chicken and I love my air fryer, so this is a great combination. I can’t live without my air fryer if I’m being honest haha! Thanks for sharing this recipe 🙂
Thanks, Corinne. The air fryer really is awesome. 🙂
I am always looking for delicious chicken recipes for my air fryer. This one looks amazing, will be giving it a try very soon!
Thanks, Biana. I hope you enjoy. 🙂
Such a good idea using just Greek yogurt and parmesan! I don’t have an air-fryer unfortunately but it makes me want to try a baked version and maybe just broil it at the end of cooking.
Thanks, Kelli. These would still taste great baked in the oven, then finishing them off with the broiler for a bit of crispiness. 🙂
I love how these are made so easily in the air fryer! Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal 🙂
Thanks, Emily. 🙂
I don’t use my air fryer nearly enough. I love everything that comes out of it, though. This chicken recipe looks delicious and I love that it’s low-carb. A must-try recipe!
Thanks, Annissa! I hope you enjoy. 🙂
This is SO my kind of recipe! I love using yogurt marinades, can’t wait to try this!
Thanks, Jessica. I hope you enjoy. 🙂