Description
Make crispy, flavorful Chicken Parmesan quickly using your air fryer. This recipe avoids deep frying while delivering a satisfying texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil spray
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Set your air fryer to 380°F (195°C).
- Set up a standard breading station with three shallow dishes. Place flour in the first dish. Whisk eggs in the second dish. In the third dish, combine Panko breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup of the grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken cutlet first in the flour, shaking off excess. Dip it into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Finally, press the cutlet firmly into the Panko mixture to coat completely.
- Lightly spray both sides of the breaded cutlets with olive oil spray. This helps achieve crispiness.
- Place the chicken cutlets in the air fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Do not overcrowd the basket.
- Air fry for 10 minutes. Flip the cutlets carefully.
- Continue to air fry for another 4 to 6 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer. Top each cutlet with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese.
- Return the topped cutlets to the air fryer basket. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can lightly toast the Panko breadcrumbs in a dry skillet before mixing them into the coating.
- Pounding the chicken ensures even cooking, which is key for air frying success.
- If you notice the coating browning too quickly, reduce the temperature to 370°F (188°C) for the final few minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 17 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 48
- Cholesterol: 110