# Crispy Breaded Chicken

A recipe for crispy breaded chicken prepared in an air fryer with minimal oil, which can be served with pasta, in a wrap, or as part of a salad.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 chicken breasts halved horizontal
- Salt
- pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup fresh grated parmesan
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Cooking spray
- 0.33 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Juice of one lemon
- lemon wedge for garnish
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano
- Kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Mixed greens
- Shaved parmesan cheese

## Instructions

1. Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
3. Place the eggs in one bowl.
4. Stir together the panko breadcrumbs, parmesan, paprika and garlic powder in a second bowl.
5. Dip the chicken in the eggs, rotating to evenly coat the chicken.
6. Dredge chicken into the breadcrumb mixture to evenly coat, ensuring none of the chicken is exposed. Make sure to pat it down so it sticks really well to the chicken.
7. Place on a wire rack and spray lightly with the cooking spray.
8. Transfer the chicken to the air fryer until golden brown and cooked through, 4 minutes per side, for a total of about 8 minutes.
9. Remove from the air fryer and allow to cool enough to handle.
10. Slice into thin strips.
11. While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt and pepper for the vinaigrette.
12. Serve the sliced chicken parmesan over greens with the vinaigrette and shaved parmesan cheese.

## Equipment

- air fryer
- wire rack
- bowl

## Tips

- Make sure to pat down the panko mixture so it sticks really well to the chicken.
- Spray lightly with cooking spray.
- For beginners using an air fryer, ensure chicken does not come out dry or chewy.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CbjHb73A_O9/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b99c2337-33f1-4b2a-87e6-949c93e2b142
- Extracted: 2026-06-08

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