5 from 16 votes
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan features thinly sliced, boneless skinless chicken breasts coated in an herbed Parmesan-panko breadcrumb mixture. The chicken is air fried until crisp and golden, then topped with marinara sauce and fresh mozzarella. Baking briefly under a broiler melts the cheese and finishes cooking the chicken to safe doneness. This technique achieves a crispy outside with a tender interior without deep frying.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
14 mins
Total Time
24 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
441 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 large egg
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning dried
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese fresh
- parsley for garnish, minced, fresh; or basil
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Add a baking sheet or large plate next to the air fryer and sprinkle lightly with additional panko (or line with wax/parchment paper).
- Hold your knife parallel to the cutting board and carefully slice the chicken from right to left (if you're a righty)... opening the chicken breast up like a book. Slice all the way through, so you now have 2 thinly sliced pieces of chicken. Repeat with other chicken breast.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Line up 2 shallow bowls next to the prepared baking sheet. In one of the bowls, add eggs, whisking until beaten. In the second bowl, add panko, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning and garlic powder, stirring together.
- Add chicken, one piece at a time, to the egg mixture, turning to coat all sides, letting the excess drip off.
- Next add the chicken to the breadcrumb mixture, turning and patting/pressing to coat all sides in the breadcrumbs.
- Finally, transfer the chicken to the prepared baking sheet/plate. Repeat with all remaining chicken pieces.
- Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray (we like to use an olive oil spray), then place chicken breasts into the basket. You may be able to fit all 4 at once, or you may not; it will depend on the size of your air fryer.
- Lightly spray tops of chicken breasts with cooking spray (this helps things get nice and crispy), then air fry for 6 minutes.
- Flip chicken over and air fry another 5 minutes. Top each chicken breast with marinara sauce and mozzarella. Air fry another 3 minutes, or until cheese is melted and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Sprinkle with minced parsley or basil and serve on it's own, or over pasta.
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Notes
- Other chicken cuts can be used but will require adjusting cooking times.
- Cook in batches if your air fryer cannot fit all breasts at once; keep finished pieces warm in a 200°F oven.
- After air frying, top chicken with marinara and mozzarella, then broil for 2-4 minutes until cheese melts and chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Line baking sheets with parchment or foil and spray with cooking spray for easy cleanup when broiling.
Nutrition Information
Calories
441kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
196mg
(65%)
Sodium
1377mg
(57%)
Potassium
664mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
645IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
511mg
(51%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 441
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 441kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 196mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 1377mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 664mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 645IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 511mg | 51% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.