Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

red and white chicken parmesan with yellow pasta in a white plate.

This Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan recipe is the absolute best! Ready in under 30 minutes, it features crispy chicken cutlets, smothered in marinara sauce and gooey melted cheese. Restaurant- quality chicken dish made in the air fryer!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer chicken parmesan, air fryer chicken parmesan recipe, chicken parm in air fryer, chicken parmesan in air fryer

Prep Time 8

Cook Time 10

Total Time 18

Servings servings

Calories 357kcal

Author Maria Doss

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 9 ounces each)
2 large eggs
2 ½ tablespoons all purpose flour
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¾ to 1 cup marinara sauce
1 to 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Make cutlets. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Trim off any excess fat, then slice each breast in half lengthwise to make 4 evenly sized cutlets.
Make batter. Add 2 eggs, 2 1./2 tablespoon flour, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper into a shallow dish and whisk until smooth.
Mix panko. In another shallow dish (or a large rimmed plate), add 1 ½ cups panko, ½ cup parmesan and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
Dredge. Dip each chicken cutlet into the wet batter, turning to coat both sides. Then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently but firmly so the crumbs stick. Repeat with the remaining chicken and place the cutlets on a large plate.
Air fry. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F. Once hot, arrange the breaded chicken cutlets in a single layer, and don't overcrowd the basket. Cook in 2 batches if needed. Lightly spray the cutlets with cooking spray and air fry for 8 minutes. You don't need to flip the cutlets.
👉 For an extra golden and crispy crust, I like to spray the chicken with a little more cooking spray halfway through cooking.
Finish. After 8 minutes, top each chicken cutlet with marinara sauce, then sprinkle with as much mozzarella cheese as you like. Close the air fryer and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
Serve. Serve hot with cooked pasta or crusty bread.

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Notes

Dredge well – Using hands or tongs, make sure to press bread crumb mixture well on the chicken cutlet to help it adhere well and give a thicker coating.

Panko breadcrumbs – If you don’t have panko, then feel free to use plain or Italian bread crumbs.

Parmesan – Use finely shredded parmesan cheese so it will the same size and texture as the panko flakes. If you are using pre-shredded then process it in a mini food processor for a few seconds before using.

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