Super crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside—this air fryer chicken uses a parmesan coating instead of heavy breading for a lighter, flavor-packed meal.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 3)
- 2 chicken breasts (cut into cutlets or strips)
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs (regular or panko)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 egg (beaten)
- Cooking spray
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat air fryer
Set to 190°C (375°F) for 3 minutes. - Prepare coating
Mix parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. - Coat chicken
Dip chicken in egg, then press into parmesan mixture to coat well. - Air fry
- Place in basket (don’t overcrowd)
- Spray lightly with oil
- Cook 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway
- Serve
Rest for 2 minutes, then enjoy crispy and hot!
🧮 Weight Watchers (WW) Points
🔢 Total Recipe: ~12–15 Points
🍽️ Per Serving (3 servings): ~4–5 Points
📊 Points Breakdown
- Chicken breast: 0 pts
- Parmesan (½ cup): 10–12 pts
- Breadcrumbs: 3–4 pts
- Egg: 0 pts
- Spray oil: 0–1 pt
💡 Make It Lower Points
- Use ⅓ cup parmesan instead of ½
- Replace breadcrumbs with crushed cornflakes (lower points option)
- Skip egg → use yogurt coating
👉 Can reduce to ~3–4 points per serving
💡 Tips & Variations
- Extra crispy: Use panko breadcrumbs
- Spicy: Add chili flakes or cayenne
- Low-carb/keto: Skip breadcrumbs, use all parmesan
- Meal prep: Stays good in fridge 3 days (reheat in air fryer)
❓ FAQs
❓ Why isn’t my chicken crispy?
You may need a light spray of oil and avoid overcrowding.
❓ Can I use thighs instead?
Yes—just increase cooking time slightly.
❓ Can I bake instead?
Yes—bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes.
❓ How do I know it’s cooked?
Internal temp should reach 75°C (165°F).
❓ Can I freeze it?
Yes! Freeze cooked pieces and reheat in air fryer.