Description
Make golden, crispy air fryer chicken parmesan in 15 minutes—juicy chicken, melty cheese, and rich tomato flavor without deep frying. This is a lightened-up take on the Italian classic, ready fast enough for weeknights.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each), sliced into cutlets about ¾ inch thick
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil spray
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F.
- Set up a dredging station: one bowl with beaten eggs, and another with breadcrumbs, parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken cutlet into the egg, letting excess drip off, then coat it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to help it stick.
- Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil and arrange chicken in a single layer. Lightly spray the tops with oil.
- Air fry for 5 minutes per side, flipping halfway through, until the coating is golden brown and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Spoon tomato sauce over each piece, sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan, and air fry for 2 more minutes to melt the cheese.
- Let rest for 3 minutes, then top with chopped basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- This recipe yields 4 servings.
- The total cook time listed in the instructions is 12 minutes (5 min + 5 min + 2 min).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: Italian