Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Name: Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided; 1/2 tsp black pepper, divided; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 1/2 cups seasoned panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs); 1/2 oz Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup); 2 tb olive oil; 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1 cup jarred marinara sauce; 4 oz low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)

Elevate your classic chicken Parmesan with the air fryer for a crispier, golden-brown exterior without deep-frying. Rich in cheese and tangy marinara sauce, this Italian-inspired dinner is ready in just 40 minutes.

Recipe Info

Prep Time

40 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

Nutrition

calories582kcal

carbohydrates45g

fat18g

fiber4g

protein57g

sodium1263mg

sugar6g

Dinner Italian

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts

3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided

1/2 tsp black pepper, divided

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

1 1/2 cups seasoned panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs)

1/2 oz Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)

2 tb olive oil

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1 cup jarred marinara sauce

4 oz low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)

Directions

Pat dry the chicken breasts and season both sides with half of the salt and a fourth of the black pepper.

Prepare three shallow dishes with flour, egg, and panko respectively. In the panko dish, mix Parmesan, oil, crushed red pepper, garlic powder, the remaining salt, and black pepper.

One at a time, dredge chicken in flour, then dip in egg and finally coat in the panko mixture. Place breaded chicken on a plate.

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 2 minutes.

Cook the chicken in two batches in the air fryer basket, making sure they are in a single layer. Flip after 5 minutes and cook the other side until golden brown.

Top each chicken piece with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.

Arrange all four breasts in the air fryer basket and cook until the cheese is melted and brown, and the internal temperature reaches 73°C (165°F) with a thermometer, about 2 to 3 minutes.