Published Date: November 17, 2022
Category: Air Fryer Dinners
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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is a quick dish but impressive to serve for guests. Chicken is coated in a delicious blend of Italian seasoning, panko, and rich parmesan cheese before being air fried to crispy perfection. Topped with flavorful marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese, this dish is the star of the dinner table.
Table of Contents
🛒 Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Ingredients
- Boneless Chicken Breasts
- Salt
- Dry Italian Seasonings
- Flour
- Eggs
- Garlic Powder
- Panko Breadcrumbs
- Parmesan
- Marinara Sauce
- Mozzarella
*see recipe card for detailed amounts
How to Make Chicken Parmesan in the Air Fryer
- Butterfly the chicken by cutting each breast in half horizontally to create 2 thin slices.
- Season the chicken on both sides with salt and Italian seasonings. Set aside.
- Add flour to a large plate.
- In a large, shallow bowl, beat the eggs.
- Next, take another bowl and combine panko, oregano, red chili flakes, parmesan, and garlic powder.
- Taking one piece of the chicken at a time, first coat it in flour, then dredge it in the egg mixture, then coat it in the panko mixture, ensuring that all sides of the chicken are covered well.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes. Once preheated, spray the air fryer basket with olive oil and place the chicken breasts inside. Lightly spray oil on the top of the chicken, then cook for 7 minutes on each side.
- Once cooked, top each piece of chicken with 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce and 2 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella. Cook for another 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Helpful Notes:
- Be sure your chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F in the thickest part of the breast.
- To ensure the chicken parmesan is crispy, cook the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer. You may need to make this in batches.
- This Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan also makes a fantastic sandwich!
Storage and Reheating Instructions:
This Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan stores well and reheats great for leftovers the next day!
IN THE FRIDGE: Place any leftovers in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
IN THE FREEZER: Freeze this dish in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS: To reheat, place chicken parmesan in the air fryer at 350°F for 10-15 minutes, or until warmed through.
FAQS
How do you keep chicken parmesan from getting soggy?
Preheating your air fryer will help to keep the coating on this chicken parmesan perfectly crispy and prevent it from becoming soggy.
What do I serve with this dish?
This dish is delicious served alongside or on top of your favorite pasta, Caesar salad, and garlic bread!
How do I know when chicken is cooked?
Cooked chicken will have clear juices and an internal temperature of 165°F at the thickest part of the chicken.
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- Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs
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Full of flavor and wonderfully satisfying, this Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken is an absolute winner! Sit down to a delicious meal of crispy chicken topped with rich marinara sauce and melty mozzarella cheese.
EQUIPMENT
- Air Fryer
- Mixing Bowls
- Knife
INGREDIENTS
- 2 large boneless chicken breasts, cut in half
- 2 tsp salt, divided
- 1 tsp dry Italian seasonings
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup parmesan, grated
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
INSTRUCTIONS
- Butterfly the chicken by cutting each breast in half horizontally to create 2 thin slices.
- Season the chicken on both sides with salt and Italian seasonings. Set aside.
- Add flour to a large plate.
- In a large, shallow bowl, beat the eggs.
- Next, take another bowl and combine panko, oregano, red chili flakes, parmesan, and garlic powder.
- Taking one piece of the chicken at a time, first coat it in flour, then dredge it in the egg mixture, then coat it in the panko mixture, ensuring that all sides of the chicken are covered well.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes. Once preheated, spray the air fryer basket with olive oil and place the chicken breasts inside. Lightly spray oil on the top of the chicken, then cook for 7 minutes on each side.
- Once cooked, top each piece of chicken with 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce and 2 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella. Cook for another 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
NOTES
- Be sure your chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F in the thickest part of the breast.
- To ensure the chicken parmesan is crispy, cook the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer. You may need to make this in batches.
- This Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan also makes a fantastic sandwich!
NUTRITION
Calories: 518kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 33gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 2257mgPotassium: 405mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 824IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 475mgIron: 2mg
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