Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
This Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is a delicious and healthier take on the classic Italian dish. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a crispy, golden breadcrumb crust and topped with a tangy marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
Servings: 4 chicken breasts
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- ¾ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Tenderize the chicken breasts so that they are even in thickness.
- In a shallow bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper.
- In another shallow bowl, place the beaten egg mixture.
- Dip each chicken breast into the eggs getting even coverage. Then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer, without crowding them and spray the tops with cooking spray.
- Air fry the chicken for 11-13 minutes, until it is cooked through and crispy.
- Spoon marinara sauce over each chicken breast, then top with the mozzarella cheese slices.
- Air fry for another 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Repeat the above steps for the remaining chicken breasts.
- Serve the Chicken Parmesan hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
The cooking time will vary depending on how thick the chicken is. For thinner cuts, less time may be needed. Always check the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees before eating.
We recommend tenderizing the chicken to even out the thickness before coating in the crust. It ensures the chicken is baked evenly throughout the whole breast and not dry on one side.
We recommend serving the chicken with some extra marinara sauce plated first, then the chicken on top. A little extra sauce makes for a more delicious bite.
Feel free to garnish with some extra Parmesan cheese to get more of the Parmesan flavor. You can’t go wrong with more cheese!