Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

5 from 1 vote

Cheesy, crispy, and flavorful this Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is a twist on the Italian classic. With no deep-frying and a simple breading, this healthy chicken parmesan is incredibly easy to make and ready in just 30 minutes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time14

Total Time24

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: easy air fryer recipes, easy chicken parmesan, healthy chicken parmesan

Servings:

Calories: 214kcal

Author: Jill

Ingredients

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in half horizontally
1 cup Panko bread crumbs
2 large eggs
1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp parmesan cheese grated
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp paprika
3/4 tsp salt to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
1/2 cup marinara sauce
Fresh Parsley optional

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F.
Carefully butterfly chicken by cutting in half widthwise all the way through to create 4 thin pieces of chicken. Pat dry with paper towel.
Whisk eggs together in a large shallow dish. In a large shallow dish, combine bread crumbs, ¼ cup Parmesan, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt and pepper.
Coat chicken in egg mixture, and allow excess to drip off. Coat chicken in Panko mixture, pressing firmly to make sure it sticks well.
Spray the air fryer basket with non-aerosol oil spray. Spray both sides of the chicken with oil spray as well and place into the air fryer. Cook for 5 minutes per side, until light golden.
Top each with marinara sauce and mozzarella. Divide remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan between the two and cook another 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Check to see if the internal temperature has reached a minimum of 165 degrees F.
Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top (optional). Serve.

Notes

If you prefer to buy a wedge of fresh Parmesan cheese, you'll just need to slice it while the chicken is cooking. Slice it in thin pieces, as you're using it to top the chicken, so you want it thin so it will melt in the air fryer. ALSO: Flat leaf Italian parsley is different than regular parsley. It has a different flavor, and really adds to the dish.

You can serve this with crusty bread, or bread sticks, a side dish, or over spaghetti, or other types of pasta. If serving over pasta, add a little sauce to the pasta, and serve Parmesan cheese on the side.

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