Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken (Printer-Friendly)

Crisp, juicy chicken with garlic and parmesan, ready fast for easy weeknight meals or meal prep.

# What You’ll Need to Cook:

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01 - 450 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
02 - 2 tablespoons (16 g) grated Parmesan cheese
03 - 2 tablespoons (30 ml) white vinegar
04 - 1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 2 teaspoons (10 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
06 - 1 teaspoon (3 g) garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) dried oregano
08 - 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) onion powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) crushed red pepper flakes
10 - Salt, to taste
11 - Black pepper, to taste

# Steps to Prepare:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, white vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, dried oregano, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to form a cohesive marinade.
02 - Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, gently pound the chicken breasts to achieve an even thickness for uniform cooking. Dredge each piece of chicken in the prepared mixture, ensuring both sides are well coated.
03 - Lightly spray the insert of the air fryer with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
04 - Arrange the coated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they do not overlap. Set the air fryer to 190°C and cook for 12 minutes until golden and juices run clear.
05 - Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 2 minutes before slicing or serving.

# Extra Cooking Tips:

01 - For optimal results, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to ensure even crispiness.
02 - This dish can be prepared in advance for meal prepping and reheats excellently.