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Closeup of a breaded chicken parmesan cutlet topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Learn how to make the best Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan! It's crispy, cheesy, and packed with Italian flavor. Plus, it's ready in less than 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy nights.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
4 Servings

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts sliced lengthwise into 4 cutlets
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning blend
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped

Instructions

  • Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness if need be. Set aside. Place the flour, salt, Italian seasoning blend, garlic powder, and ground black pepper in a shallow dish. Stir to combine. Place the eggs in a second shallow dish. Lightly beat them. Place the Italian seasoned breadcrumbs and shredded parmesan cheese into a third shallow dish. Stir to combine.
  • First, dredge the chicken breast cutlets one at a time in the flour mixture.
  • Then, dip in the egg mixture, shaking off any excess.
  • Finally, place in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing the crumbs to the sides of the chicken.
  • Place the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook in batches if need be.
  • Air fry at 380°F/190°C for 8 minutes.
  • Flip the chicken over and then top with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese. Air fry an additional 3-4 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F74°C.
  • Top with parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Depending on the size of your chicken breasts, you may be able to slice more than two cutlets per breast. The chicken cutlets used in these photos were about 6 ounces each.
  • If your cutlets are larger, You may need to cook them longer, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each piece of chicken reads 165°F/74°C.
  • If needed, use a meat mallet to pound out the chicken cutlets so that they are all the same thickness. This way they will cook evenly and at the same time. The thinner they are, the quicker they cook.
  • You will need to cook the chicken breasts in two batches to fit them in a single layer in your air fryer basket. If you're cooking in an air fryer oven, you may have more room to work with!
  • To make gluten-free chicken parmesan in the air fryer, use gluten free breadcrumbs and gluten free all-purpose flour to make this easy recipe.
  • I didn't use any oil in this recipe, but if you want the chicken to be extra crispy, you can lightly spray the top of the breaded cutlets with olive oil before air frying them.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cutlet | Calories 420kcal | Carbohydrates 36g | Protein 39g | Fat 12g | Saturated Fat 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2g | Monounsaturated Fat 4g | Trans Fat 0.02g | Cholesterol 173mg | Sodium 1525mg | Potassium 671mg | Fiber 3g | Sugar 3g | Vitamin A 604IU | Vitamin C 6mg | Calcium 235mg | Iron 4mg
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