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Joe Rooney

Air Fryer Delicious Chicken Parmesan Recipe to Love

Experience the perfect blend of crispy, tender chicken and melted cheese with this Air Fryer Delicious Chicken Parmesan recipe. This Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is quick to prepare and cooks beautifully in the air fryer, making it a healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken Parmesan. Enjoy the rich flavors of marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese with every bite in this Chicken Parmesan Air Fryer Recipe.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 cup store-bought or homemade marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for serving

Method
 

  1. Carefully butterfly chicken by cutting in half widthwise all the way through to create 4 thin pieces of chicken; season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  2. Place flour in a shallow bowl; season with a large pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. In another shallow bowl, beat eggs to blend. In a third shallow bowl, combine panko, Parmesan, oregano, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder.
  3. Working one at a time, coat chicken in flour, shaking off any excess. Dip into eggs, letting excess drip off, then finally dip into panko mixture, gently pressing to adhere and ensuring both sides of chicken are well coated.
  4. Working in batches if necessary, in an air-fryer basket, arrange chicken in a single layer. Cook at 400 degrees F, turning once, until just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Top chicken with marinara and mozzarella. Continue to cook at 400 degrees until cheese is melted and golden, about 3 minutes more.
  5. Divide chicken among plates. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • Serve this chicken Parmesan over your favorite pasta or alongside garlic bread, cacio e pepe Brussels sprouts, or garlic mashed potatoes to soak up all the delicious marinara sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer for best results.