5.0 from 18 votes
Air Fryer Panko Chicken
This delicious air fryer panko chicken is the crispiest chicken ever, the easiest way to make chicken parmesan. A simple weeknight meal that'll be a surefire hit with your family. So good and packed with flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 455 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2-3 chicken breasts, butterflied and cut in half to make 4-6 thin cutlets
- Salt and pepper to season
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon oregano powder
- 1/2 teaspoon basil powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 eggs
- 6 slices of provolone or mozzarella cheese, or 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce, plus extra for serving
- cooked pasta noodles for serving, optional
Instructions
- Mix together the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, oregano, basil, and garlic powder until well combined and transfer to a shallow plate.
- Whisk the eggs in a shallow dish or pie plate.
- Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Preheat air fryer to 375F (190 C). Dip the chicken in the eggs, then dip in the breadcrumbs, coating thoroughly on both sides. Place in a single layer in air fryer basket (you may have to cook in batches)
- Cook for 6 minutes in the air fryer then flip the breasts over, top each with a spoonful of marinara sauce and sliced cheese, then cook for another 3-4 minutes until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted.
- Enjoy with pasta and extra sauce!
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Notes
- You can make this with chicken breasts that you don't cut in half, but they'll need significantly more cook time. Wait until chicken is cooked through before adding the sauce and cheese and cooking a little further until cheese is melted.
- You can find some brands of gluten free panko breadcrumbs if you want to make this recipe gluten free.
- I like serving this with linguine or spaghetti noodles, and the extra marinara sauce warmed through for a full meal. It would also be great with a simple arugula salad, or mashed potatoes.
- Storing leftovers: Leftover chicken parmesan will last 3-4 days tightly covered in the fridge.
- Reheating leftovers: My preferred way of heating leftovers is right back into the air fryer, this helps crisp up the chicken breasts again. Reheat for 5-7 minutes or until hot enough for your liking.
- Make ahead and freeze: I'd recommend cooking the chicken completely through without adding the sauce and cheese, and when ready to cook, adding the frozen chicken straight to the air fryer, topping with sauce and cheese and air frying until heated and cheese is melted (probably 6-10 minutes).
Nutrition Information
Calories
455kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
193mg
(64%)
Sodium
784mg
(33%)
Potassium
595mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
590IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
293mg
(29%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 455
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 455kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 193mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 784mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 595mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 590IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 293mg | 29% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.