Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless; pounded to ½ inch thickness)
• 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour (for dredging)
• 2 pieces Large Egg (beaten)
• 1 cup Italian Breadcrumbs (store‑bought)
• 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs (Japanese panko for extra crunch)
• 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
• 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (shredded, low‑moisture)
• 1.5 cup Marinara Sauce (store‑bought or homemade)
• 8 leaves Fresh Basil Leaves (torn)
• 2 sprays Olive Oil Spray (for air fryer basket)
• 1 tsp Salt (for seasoning)
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder (optional)

Instructions

1. Pound the Chicken

   Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound with a meat mallet until about ½ inch thick for even cooking.

   Time: PT5M

2. Season the Chicken

   Season both sides of the pounded chicken with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

   Time: PT2M

3. Set Up Breading Stations

   Arrange three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of Italian breadcrumbs, panko, and grated Parmesan (combine 1 cup each of the breadcrumbs and ½ cup Parmesan).

   Time: PT3M

4. Bread the Chicken

   Dredge each chicken piece in flour, shaking off excess, dip into the egg, then press into the breadcrumb mixture, coating all sides. Place breaded pieces on a clean plate.

   Time: PT5M

5. Preheat the Air Fryer

   Set the air fryer to 400°F and preheat for 3 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: 400°F

6. Arrange Chicken in the Basket

   Lightly spray the air‑fryer basket with olive oil spray, place the chicken pieces in a single layer without touching, and spray the tops with another light mist of oil.

   Time: PT2M

7. Air Fry the Chicken

   Cook at 400°F for 8 minutes, flip the pieces, then cook another 5 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

   Time: PT13M

   Temperature: 400°F

8. Add Sauce and Cheese

   Remove the chicken, spoon ¼ cup marinara over each piece, sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top, and return to the air fryer for 3 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: 400°F

9. Finish and Serve

   Garnish each chicken cutlet with torn fresh basil leaves, let rest for 2 minutes, then serve hot with pasta or a side salad.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

460

Protein

35 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

18 g

Fiber

2 g