Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Servings:
2 servings
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
Directions
  1. Add mayonnaise, garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning to a small bowl. Stir to combine.
  2. Brush mayonnaise mixture all over the chicken thighs.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the panko and Parmesan with the remaining salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  4. Pour half of the panko mixture on top of the chicken thighs.
  5. Press the panko mixture gently onto the chicken to adhere.
  6. Flip chicken and repeat breading process on the other side.
  7. Grease the inside of the air fryer basket with cooking spray and set to 375 F.
  8. Using tongs, gather the chicken thighs and add them to the air fryer basket, tucking any looser pieces underneath.
  9. Cook for 15 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 F. Serve warm.