Description
A crispy, juicy, and healthy dish where chicken breasts are coated with olive oil, paprika, and golden Parmesan. Perfectly cooked in an air fryer in 12 minutes for a restaurant-quality, low-oil result with minimal mess.
Ingredients
Chicken breast (4, 6 oz each, boneless, skinless)
Parmesan cheese (1 cup, freshly grated)
Olive oil (2 tbsp, light or extra-virgin)
Paprika (1 tbsp, smoked optional)
Instructions
Pat dry chicken breasts with paper towels
Whisk paprika into olive oil until smooth
Rub oil mixture onto both sides of chicken
Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 2-3 minutes
Cook chicken in batches (4-5 minutes per side until golden)
Insert thermometer into thickest part; confirm 165°F (74°C) doneness
Notes
Use onion halves in air fryer basket to catch drippings
Let chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing
Test coating thickness on parchment paper for optimal crispiness
Adjust cooking time for thick-cut breasts
Always preheat air fryer 3 minutes at cooking temperature
Spread coating thinly using a smear technique
Rely on thermometer, not visual cues for doneness
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 135mg