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Chicken Parmesan in an air fryer basket.

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

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

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

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Butterfly the chicken by cutting each breast in half horizontally to create 2 thin slices.
  2. Season the chicken on both sides with salt and Italian seasonings. Set aside.
  3. Add flour to a large plate.
  4. In a large, shallow bowl, beat the eggs.
  5. Next, take another bowl and combine panko, oregano, red chili flakes, parmesan, and garlic powder.
  6. 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. 
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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!