Are we really surprised? We’ve all heard that an air fryer is the greatest. It’s incredible that crispy golden chicken can be made without using any oil at all, much alone how rapidly the air fryer can accomplish it! There’s no need to turn on the oven or make an oily mess on the stovetop: this chicken parmesan tastes just as excellent as the classic version but requires far less effort to prepare.
Your cheese will even melt and broil in the air fryer for a delightfully cheesy, crispy mouthful! You’ll never look back after just 10 minutes of cooking and 3 minutes of toasting the cheese. This recipe saves time and energy, which is especially useful when the weather is hot. Looking for more low-effort suggestions? We’ve got easy, summer-friendly dishes for you.
| YIELDS | 4 serving(s) |
| PREP TIME | 10 mins |
| TOTAL TIME | 50 mins |
how to cook Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe: Ingredients
- 2 big skinless and boneless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt is kosher salt.
- ground black pepper, freshly ground
- a third cup of all-purpose flour
- two huge eggs
- 1 cup bread crumbs (panko)
- 1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup grated mozzarella
- For garnish, use freshly chopped parsley.
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe: Directions
Step 1
Butterfly the chicken by cutting it in half widthwise all the way through, resulting in four thin pieces of chicken; season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Place the flour in a shallow bowl and season well with salt and black pepper. In a different and wide bowl, beat the eggs well with a whisk. Combine panko, Parmesan, oregano, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder in a third shallow bowl.
Step 3
Coat each chicken breast in flour, brushing off any excess. Dip the chicken into the eggs, allowing excess to drop out, and then into the panko mixture, gently pressing to adhere and ensure all sides are well coated.
Step 4
Arrange chicken in an air-fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches if required. Cook for 5 minutes per side at 400°, rotating once. Garnish the chicken with marinara and mozzarella. Cook for another 3 minutes at 400° until the cheese is melted and browned.
Step 5
Arrange the chicken on individual plates. Garnish with parsley if desired.