Melt in Your Mouth Chicken is a quick, easy, and healthy air fryer dinner that is perfect for busy days. This recipe uses simple ingredients and takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish. The chicken breasts turn out juicy, soft, and full of flavor, making every bite truly “melt in your mouth.”
The secret of this recipe is the creamy topping made with mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, and simple seasonings. As the chicken cooks in the air fryer, the topping melts and seals in moisture. This keeps the chicken tender while creating a lightly golden and tasty top.
This air fryer chicken recipe is great for both family dinners and guests. It looks impressive but needs very little effort. You can serve it with a fresh salad, roasted vegetables, rice, or potatoes. It is also a great protein option for meal prep.
For best results, use boneless and skinless chicken breasts that are close in size. This helps the chicken cook evenly. The chicken is cooked until it reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F, which keeps it juicy without drying it out.
Leftover Melt in Your Mouth Chicken is very versatile. You can slice it for sandwiches and wraps, shred it for salads or soups, or add it to stir-fries. It also freezes well, making it perfect for planning meals ahead.
Melt in Your Mouth Chicken In Air Fryer
Description
Juicy air fryer chicken breasts topped with a creamy parmesan sauce that melts into the meat for a soft, tender, and flavourful dinner.
Duration
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 19 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (3–4 breasts)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 16–19 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Tips & Tricks
- Store leftover chicken in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer or wrap them in foil and warm in the oven.
- Freeze cooked chicken in zippered bags for up to 8 weeks and use when needed.
- Shred leftover chicken for salads, wraps, casseroles, soups, or fajitas.
