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Chicken Parmesan in an air fryer basket.

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 518 kcal
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
Course Air Fryer, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
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