Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons crushed red pepper
• 0.5 cups grated parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cups panko bread crumbs
• cooking spray

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

3. 3

   Place chicken in a large bowl. Add garlic, lemon zest, paprika, oregano, salt, and crushed red pepper; toss to coat chicken in the seasonings.

4. 4

   Combine Parmesan cheese and panko in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in Parmesan mixture to coat. Sprinkle any remaining mixture over chicken; pat to adhere.

5. 5

   Coat the chicken generously with cooking spray.

6. 6

   Lightly coat air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place chicken in prepared basket (cook in batches, if needed). Air fry 12 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center reads 170 degrees F (77 degrees C).

7. 7

   Serve immediately.