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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

This air fryer chicken parmesan recipe brings together tender chicken, crispy breadcrumbs, rich marinara sauce, and ooey-gooey cheese, all cooked to perfection in the air fryer. It's a lighter, quicker, and equally delicious spin on the classic Italian dish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Resting Time5 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 2
Calories: 436kcal
Author: Val

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Whisk
  • 3 Bowls or containers for breading
  • Fork
  • Side plate
  • Tongs
  • Teaspoon
  • Serving dish

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Slice the chicken breast in half lengthwise to create two thin chicken cutlets. If the chicken breast is too thick, you can gently pound it with a meat mallet.
  • In a large bowl or container, mix together the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In two separate bowls, prepare beaten egg and breadcrumbs.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 400ºF (200ºC). Take one chicken cutlet and coat it in flour, dip it into the egg, and coat it in the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Make sure the chicken is evenly coated with breadcrumbs on all sides. Repeat this process with the second cutlet.
  • Arrange the chicken cutlets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Place the basket in the air fryer and cook for approximately 12 minutes, flipping halfway through. The chicken should become golden and crispy.
  • Remove the air fryer basket and top each cutlet with a small amount of tomato sauce and some shredded mozzarella. Return the chicken to the air fryer and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts and starts to bubble.
  • Remove from the air fryer and let it cool slightly. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
  • Your air fryer chicken parmesan is ready! Serve it with pasta or a salad of your choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 436kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 707mg | Potassium: 646mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 488IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 287mg | Iron: 4mg