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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan served with marinara sauce and fresh basil.

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

A quick and satisfying dish that combines crispy chicken, rich marinara, and gooey mozzarella, making it a family favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken
  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Pound to an even thickness
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs Use plain or seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For topping
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a shallow bowl, mix together breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Dip each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
  5. Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray and place the chicken in the basket.
Cooking
  1. Cook in the air fryer for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
  2. Top each chicken breast with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  3. Return to the air fryer and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  4. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan!

Notes

For the crispiest chicken, pound the chicken evenly and use olive oil spray. Customize with different cheeses or add sautéed vegetables for extra flavor.