Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
This Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan brings a classic Italian dish to the modern kitchen, maximizing flavor and texture while minimizing guilt.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5-2 pounds)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably Italian seasoned)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- spray Olive oil spray or cooking spray for spraying the air fryer basket
For Topping
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- leaves Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional) optional garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- Flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness by placing them between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper and pounding them gently.
Set Up Breading Station
- In a shallow dish, whisk the eggs.
- In another shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Bread the Chicken
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Dredge into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure the breading adheres well.
Air Fry the Chicken
- Spray the air fryer basket with a little olive oil spray.
- Place the breaded chicken breasts in the basket in a single layer, ensuring they don’t touch.
- Cook for 10 minutes.
Add Marinara and Cheese
- Carefully flip the chicken breasts over.
- Spoon marinara sauce over each piece, and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella.
- Return the chicken to the air fryer and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
Serve and Garnish
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve hot with extra marinara on the side.
Notes
For best results, use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C). Let the chicken rest after cooking to keep it juicy. Don't overcrowd the basket for optimal crispiness. You may customize the breading with different spices or herbs as desired.