Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Name: Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; as needed cooking spray; 1.5 cups marinara sauce; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, torn

Breaded chicken cutlets cooked in the air fryer for a deeply golden crust, then topped with marinara and melted mozzarella - all without heating up the oven or deep-frying.

45 minMediumServes 4540 cal/serving

Italian-AmericanDinnerAir FryerHigh ProteinPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
as needed cooking spray
1.5 cups marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, torn

Instructions

1

Preheat your air fryer to 375°F for 5 minutes.
2

Place 2 halved horizontally boneless, skinless chicken breasts cutlets between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Season both sides with 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning.
3

Set up a breading station: one shallow dish with 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, one with 2 beaten large eggs, and one with a mix of 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs and 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, then press firmly into the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture.
4

Place breaded cutlets in the air fryer basket in a single layer and spray both sides generously with cooking spray. Air fry at 375°F for 8 minutes, flip, and cook for another 5-6 minutes until golden and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
5

Open the air fryer and spoon 1.5 cups marinara sauce over each cutlet. Top evenly with 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
6

Close the air fryer and cook at 375°F for 2-3 more minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7

Serve immediately, garnished with 2 tbsp torn fresh basil leaves.

Questions

Can I make Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free dinner collection instead.

Can I make Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works); the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Re-crisp leftovers in the air fryer at 350 F for three to four minutes; the microwave softens the coating.

Can I halve or double Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, air-fry in batches; a crowded basket steams instead of crisping.

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