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Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken (Ready in 20 Minutes!)

This Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken is an easy weeknight dinner. The parmesan crust gets perfectly golden and crispy without any deep frying.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 269kcal
Author Marissa

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. chicken tenderloins
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup grated parmesan
  • ⅓ cup almond flour
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a shallow bowl whisk eggs with salt and pepper.
  • In a separate shallow bowl, mix parmesan, garlic powder, and almond flour.
  • Pat tenderloins dry with a paper towel and dip in egg mixture, then roll in parmesan mixture.
  • Place battered chicken tenders on a plate and spray with cooking oil.
  • Place in air fryer for 12 minutes, flipping the tenders half way through.

Notes

You can use coconut flour instead of almond flour as a substitution. 

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 645mg | Potassium: 473mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 262IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 1mg