Air Fryer Crispy Italian Chicken
- 20 Minutes Prep 50 Minutes Total
- 4 Servings
- 390 Calories per Serving
Break up with boring chicken and introduce yourself to the crispiest chicken you’ll ever make at home! The air fryer gets the job done in minutes without the mess and stress. And we don’t know about you, but that’s kind of how we like to do dinner around here.
Ingredient List
Crispy Italian Chicken Thighs
- 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup Progresso™ Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
Arugula Tomato Salad
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 4 cups baby arugula
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
Preparation
- Cut 8-inch round of cooking parchment paper. Place in bottom of air fryer basket.
- In shallow dish, place flour. In another shallow dish, beat egg, 1 tablespoon vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt. In third shallow dish, mix bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Coat chicken with flour; dip into egg mixture, then coat with bread crumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Place chicken on parchment in air fryer basket, standing chicken against sides of basket if necessary. Set to 325°F; cook 15 minutes. Turn chicken; cook 10 to 15 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut (at least 165°F), turning once. Top with basil.
- Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat olive oil, 1 teaspoon vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the pepper with whisk. Add arugula and tomatoes; toss to coat. Serve salad with chicken.
Tips
- Air fryer temperature control settings vary according to brand and model. If your air fryer does not have the exact temperature setting called for in the recipe, consult your manual for suggested temperature settings.
- Since air fryers use powerful fans to crisp foods, breading needs to be pressed onto food so it doesn’t blow off during cooking. Press bread crumbs firmly to adhere.
- Pat chicken dry before coating in the flour.
- Our recipes do not call for preheating your air fryer. Just set the temperature, and start. Never preheat with parchment paper alone.
Nutrition Information
Servings: 4
Serving size: 1 Servings
Amount per serving (Calories ): 390
| Food component / Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 17g | 27% |
| Saturated Fat | 4&½g | 22% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value not available |
| Cholesterol | 190mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 860mg | 36% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value not available |
| Sugars | 3g | % Value not available |
| Protein | 36g | % Value not available |
| Vitamin D | Value not available | 6% |
| Vitamin E | Value not available | 8% |
| Calcium | Value not available | 15% |
| Iron | Value not available | 15% |
| Potassium | 460mg | 13% |
| Thiamin | Value not available | 8% |
| Riboflavin | Value not available | 30% |
| Niacin | Value not available | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value not available | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value not available | 35% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value not available | 15% |
| Phosphorus | Value not available | 30% |
| Magnesium | Value not available | 10% |
| Zinc | Value not available | 30% |
| Manganese | Value not available | 10% |
| Selenium | Value not available | 60% |
| Copper | Value not available | 10% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 1,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 0,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 1,
- Very Lean Meat 4&½,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 3,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables ¾c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 4oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 2tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Choices per serving1&½
