Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe

close up of air fryer chicken parmesan with melty mozzarella and loads of marinara on top

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe

An easy Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan recipe: juicy chicken breasts are breaded to golden, crunchy perfection in the air fryer, then topped with savory marinara and melty mozzarella! A quick 'n healthy weeknight dinner recipe that's Italian-inspired and is ready in 20 minutes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings: servings

Author: Demeter Trieu

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 8 oz each
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/8 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
2 large eggs
1 cup Panko bread crumbs
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ cup grated Parmesan
2/3 cup marinara sauce or enough to top each chicken breast with about ½” of sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella
Chopped flat-leaf parsley for serving

Instructions

Slice chicken breasts in half, lengthwise. Pound chicken breasts into ½-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
In a large, shallow dish, whisk together eggs. In another similar dish, whisk together Panko, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan.
One at a time, coat chicken in eggs on both sides, tapping off excess. Tip: I like using a fork to pick up the edge of the chicken for easier dipping. Coat in seasoned Panko crumb mixture, pressing in breadcrumbs to create a nice, even coating. Repeat for remaining chicken.
Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Coat the basket in cooking spray. Working in batches if needed, cook chicken in a single, spaced-out layer for 5 minutes, then flip.
Evenly top each piece with marinara sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until cheese is melted and internal temperature is 165°F.
Serve topped with parsley and a sprinkle of garlic salt because it’s delicious!
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