Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
A quick and easy recipe for crispy and cheesy chicken Parmesan made in the air fryer, perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pieces boneless chicken breasts (cut in half for thinner cutlets)
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Breading and Cheese
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 splash milk
Toppings and Sauce
- 1 cup marinara sauce (jar is fine, no judgment)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat chicken dry, then season with salt, pepper, and a bit of garlic powder.
- In a bowl, beat the egg with milk. In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
- Dip the chicken in the egg mixture, then in the breadcrumb mix, patting gently so it sticks.
Cooking
- Place the breaded chicken in the air fryer basket and spray with oil.
- Cook at 370°F for 8-10 minutes, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes or until golden.
- Spoon marinara sauce over the chicken and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Air fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve immediately for the best crunch.
Notes
Consider swapping breadcrumbs for panko for extra crispiness. For gluten-free options, use GF breadcrumbs. You can add greens under the cheese for extra nutrition.