Crispy Air Fryer Caesar Chicken Recipe – Easy Breaded Chicken

Air Fryer Caesar Chicken
I wanted to try this crispy air fryer chicken recipe because I like Caesar Salad and thought this would be a unique twist on breaded chicken. I also love the fact that this was Air Fried which made the chicken extra crispy and took less time than baking. The dredge for this didn't contain eggs, it was Caesar dressing and milk which is an interesting combination, right?

• Total prep time: 5-10 minutes
• Total cook time: 15 minutes
• Family-friendly: Yes, all of the ingredients are family-friendly and my teen enjoyed this one
• Difficulty level: Easy/Intermediate
• Serving size: 3-4
• Serving suggestions: The crispy chicken pairs perfectly with the creamy mashed potatoes and fresh green beans for a well-rounded meal

Inspired by AllRecipes, I’ll definitely make this again. We did not use seasoned croutons, swapped out seasoned breadcrumbs for Kellogg's corn flakes crumbs, removed lemon pepper seasoning mix, and cayenne pepper.

Feel free to customize seasonings with your own. Looking for something with some heat? Add some cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes. In place of oregano you can also add thyme and rosemary to the breading.

Ingredients for Crispy Air Fryer Caesar Chicken
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• *1 cup Kellogg's Corn Flakes Crumbs (you can also swap out for *Gluten Free Plain Bread Crumbs)
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground mustard
• 3/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 cup Caesar Dressing
• 1 cup Milk
• PAM or cooking spray
• Pepper, to taste
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders

Directions for Crispy Air Fryer Caesar Chicken:
Step #1 Gather all of the ingredients together.                                                                               

Step #2 In one bowl, add breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, oregano, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. 

Step #3 In another bowl combine one cup milk with one cup Caesar dressing.                                          

Step #4 Preheat the Air Fryer to 390 degrees. Coat the Air Fryer basket with cooking spray. 

Step #5 While the Air Fryer is preheating, dip the chicken into the milk and Caesar dressing followed by the breadcrumbs. 

Step #6 Add to the Air Fryer one at a time. 

Step #7 Cook about 6-8 minutes per side, until cooked all the way. 

Note: Slice the chicken in half to check doneness. 

Add to a separate plate and serve with sides. 

Storage & Reheating Tip
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer to maintain the same level of crispiness. 

Let me know how your crispy Air Fryer Caesar Chicken turned out in the comments! Rate it below or feel free to share your creations on social media using the hashtag #savvywithabbie!

If you enjoyed this chicken recipe, you may also want to try:
Easy Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
Shredded Ranch Chicken
Easy Chicken Hibachi Bowl