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Crispy gluten-free air fryer chicken served on a plate with herbs.

Gluten-Free Air Fryer Chicken

This quick and easy recipe for Gluten-Free Air Fryer Chicken features crispy, golden-brown chicken breasts coated in a cheesy breadcrumb mixture, making it a delightful and mess-free meal for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • to taste Salt and pepper Adjust according to preference
  • 2 pieces eggs, beaten
  • as needed Cooking spray or olive oil For greasing the air fryer basket

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix together gluten-free breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dip each chicken breast in the beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Place the coated chicken in the air fryer basket and spray lightly with cooking spray.
Cooking
  1. Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
  2. Serve hot with your favorite side dish.

Notes

To keep leftovers crispy, reheat in the air fryer for a few minutes. For freezing, store for up to 3 months and thaw overnight before reheating. Consider adding herbs for variation.