Crispiest Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Breasts Recipe

Step 1

Remove the chicken breasts from the packaging and pound them into an even thickness. If your air fryer has a metal rack, set it in the tray. Cooking the chicken on the rack promotes crispy chicken.

Step 2

Whisk together flour, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper. Pour it out onto a plate.

Step 3

Add the egg to a bowl.

Step 4

Whisk the Panko breadcrumbs together with the remaining salt and pepper. Pour that out onto an additional plate.

Step 5

Dip the chicken breasts into the flour mixture, then the egg, and then the Panko mixture until all of the pieces are coated.

Step 6

Lay the chicken on the rack in your air fryer if you’re using one.

Step 7

Slide the tray into the air fryer, and turn the dial to 350°F. Set the timer for 22 minutes.

Step 8

The chicken should have an internal temperature of 165°F before serving and it will be golden brown and delicious.