Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
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.
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
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1
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F for 5 minutes.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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5
Open the air fryer and spoon 1.5 cups marinara sauce over each cutlet. Top evenly with 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
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Close the air fryer and cook at 375°F for 2-3 more minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve immediately, garnished with 2 tbsp torn fresh basil leaves.