Air Fryer Panko Chicken
This recipe shows you how to make crispy, crunchy panko-crusted chicken in the air fryer with way less oil than frying. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or tenders/thighs) get dredged in panko breadcrumbs seasoned with Italian herbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. The breaded chicken pieces are then air fried at 400°F until golden brown and deliciously craggy on the outside while staying juicy inside. The panko coating gets ultra-crispy in the air fryer's circulating hot air without needing to be submerged in oil. It's a healthier way to enjoy the satisfying crunch and flavor of fried chicken with a fraction of the fat and mess. Serve this easy air fryer panko chicken with your favorite dipping sauces for an irresistible meal or appetizer.
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Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ pounds 567 grams boneless, skinless chicken pieces
- 2 tablespoons 30 milliliters light olive oil
- ½ cup 60 grams panko breadcrumbs
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon paprika not smoked paprika
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- In a shallow bowl, coat the chicken pieces with the oil.
- In a separate bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs with the Italian herb blend, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using.
- Remove one chicken piece from the oil, allowing any excess to drip off, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture. Place on a plate and repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.
- Arrange the breaded chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 380°F (193°C) for 5 minutes.
Notes
- Good dipping sauce options include ketchup, barbecue sauce, marinara sauce, hoisin sauce, ranch dressing, honey, or honey mustard.
- Serve alongside spinach quinoa salad, broccoli, asparagus or air-fried potatoes, mashed potatoes, or rice.
- Can be made in any model of air fryer.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored tightly wrapped in a refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat frozen chicken in an air fryer for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 333kcalCarbohydrates: 22.4gProtein: 43.2gFat: 6.6g
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