Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Making Parmesan Crusted Chicken in the Air Fryer is so simple and dinner is ready in 20 minutes! Ordinary chicken becomes irresistible when it’s topped with a creamy, crunchy Parmesan crust. Plain chicken be gone!

I love this recipe because it’s super quick – plus – the cheese and Caesar dressing make the chicken even more moist! Making it in the air fryer is the best – the quick convection cooking seals in all the juices – it’s literally the ONLY way to make chicken!

What’s in Parmesan Crusted Chicken?

You’ve definitely got some flexibility in these ingredients – but here’s what you need and what you can swap:

• boneless skinless chicken breasts – as you can see – I used pre-marinated Italian chicken. You can do the same – or marinate yourself with Italian dressing
• grated Parmesan – this is pretty much 100% necessary since it’s in the name
• Caesar salad dressing – you could also use ranch or even plain mayo
• Breadcrumbs – regular, italian or even panko would work fine
• Minced garlic – jarred or fresh – whatever you like
• Melted butter – 100% necessary – butter is always important
• Monterrey Jack cheese – you could sub provolone or mozzarella if you like

How do you make Parmesan Crusted Chicken in the Air Fryer?

• Pop your marinated chicken in the air fryer and air fry at 350 for 10 minutes
• While the chicken is cooking, prepare toppings.
  • In one bowl mix together caesar dressing and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan.
  • In a separate bowl – mix together your breadcrumbs, garlic, 1/3 cup Parmesan and butter.
• After the 10 minutes, top with caesar mixture, then top with crumb mixture and finally shredded provolone.
• Air fry at 375 for 3 minutes until cheese melts and topping begins to brown
• Let’s eat!

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