Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
Crispy, golden chicken breasts coated in panko and Parmesan, finished with marinara and melted mozzarella. Ready in 25 minutes with zero oil splatters.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 2 each boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 each egg
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- ¾ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
- 1 spray bottle olive oil spray
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Place each breast between plastic wrap and pound to 1/2-inch thickness.
- 2
Mix panko, Parmesan, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Beat egg in another shallow bowl.
- 3
Dip each chicken breast in egg, then dredge in panko mixture, pressing gently so coating adheres.
- 4
Spray air fryer basket with olive oil. Arrange chicken in a single layer, not touching.
- 5
Air fry at 380°F for 12 minutes, until coating is golden and internal temp reaches 165°F.
- 6
Top each breast with 2 tablespoons marinara, then 3 tablespoons mozzarella.
- 7
Air fry 2 minutes more, until cheese melts and bubbles. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- air fryer basket
- paper towels
- plastic wrap
- meat mallet or rolling pin
- two shallow bowls
- fork
- meat thermometer
- spoon
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