Description
This Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken is crispy, tangy, and packed with flavor. Made with dill pickle ranch dressing, Parmesan cheese, and a crunchy topping, it cooks fast in the air fryer and makes an easy, family-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken and Seasoning
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon paprika
Coating
½ cup dill pickle ranch dressing, plus more for serving
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
3 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs
Garnish
Fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
Prepare the Seasoning Mixture:
In a small bowl, whisk together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.Season the Chicken:
Pat chicken dry and coat evenly on all sides with the seasoning blend.Prepare the Parmesan Mixture:
In another bowl, stir the dill pickle ranch dressing with ½ cup Parmesan. Spread evenly over the top of each chicken breast.Add the Breadcrumb Topping:
Combine remaining Parmesan with breadcrumbs and sprinkle over chicken.Air Fry the Chicken:
Place chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 375°F for 8–10 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.Rest and Garnish:
Let rest 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh dill and drizzle more dressing if desired.
Notes
For oven baking: Cook at 400°F for 20–22 minutes, broiling the last 2–3 minutes for extra crispiness.
Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad.
Great for meal prep—reheat in air fryer for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg