Easy Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Boneless Chicken Breast (skinless, boneless; about 6‑8 oz each)
• 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated if possible)
• 0.33 cup All-Purpose Flour (for coating the chicken)
• 2 large eggs Eggs (beaten)
• 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs (Japanese style breadcrumbs for extra crunch)
• 1 cup Marinara Sauce (store‑bought or homemade)
• 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (shredded or diced; creamy mozzarella works well)
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional for heat)
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper (ground)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (kosher or table salt)

Instructions

1. Season Flour

   In a mixing bowl combine the flour with the salt and black pepper, then whisk to distribute evenly.

   Time: PT1M

2. Prepare Panko Mixture

   In a small bowl mix the panko breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan, garlic powder, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes.

   Time: PT1M

3. Beat Eggs

   Crack the two eggs into a shallow dish and whisk until smooth.

   Time: PT1M

4. Trim Chicken Breasts

   If any chicken breast is unusually thick, slice it horizontally to create two thinner pieces of even thickness.

   Time: PT2M

5. Coat Chicken

   Dredge each chicken piece in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess, dip into the beaten egg, then press into the panko mixture, ensuring an even light coating.

   Time: PT3M

6. Preheat Air Fryer

   Set the air fryer to 400°F and let it preheat for 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 400°F

7. Air Fry First Side

   Place the coated chicken breasts in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook at 380°F for 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 380°F

8. Flip and Cook Second Side

   Using tongs, gently flip each piece and continue cooking at 380°F for another 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 380°F

9. Add Sauce and Cheese

   Remove the basket, spoon about 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce over each chicken piece, then sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously.

   Time: PT1M

10. Melt Cheese

    Return the basket to the air fryer and cook at 400°F for 4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.

    Time: PT4M

    Temperature: 400°F

11. Rest and Serve

    Remove the chicken from the air fryer, let rest for 1 minute, then serve hot.

    Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

450

Protein

35 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

1 g