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Extreme macro photography of sliced Air Fryer Dill Pickle Chicken showing a golden brown parmesan breadcrumb crust and juicy white meat.

Air Fryer Dill Pickle Chicken: The Ultimate Crispy Parmesan Crust Recipe

Crispy Air Fryer Dill Pickle Chicken features a golden parmesan crust with chopped pickles. Brined in pickle juice for maximum juiciness, this 30-minute dinner is tangy, crunchy, and perfect for Pinterest-worthy weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 345
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Recipe Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Breasts Boneless, skinless (680g)
  • 1 cup Pickle Juice From a jar (240ml)
  • 1.5 cups Panko Breadcrumbs 90g
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese Finely grated (45g)
  • 0.25 cup Dill Pickles Finely minced (40g)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Dill Chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer Basket style preferred
  • 1 Meat Mallet For evening out thickness

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pound chicken to 1/2 inch thickness. Submerge in pickle juice for 30 minutes.
  2. Dredge chicken in flour, dip in beaten egg, then press into the Panko, Parmesan, and minced pickle mixture.
Cooking
  1. Place in air fryer at 400°F (200°C). Spray with oil. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
  2. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.

Notes

Dry the chicken thoroughly after brining for the best crust adhesion.
Use avocado oil spray for a perfect golden brown finish.