Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
A quick and easy recipe for crispy Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan that’s cheesy and delicious.
Equipment
- Air fryer For best results, use a high-quality air fryer.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 0.75 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup tomato sauce
- 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Butterfly the chicken breast by cutting it in the middle to create two thinner pieces. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
- In a large shallow dish, whisk the eggs until well combined.
- In another large shallow dish, mix the Panko bread crumbs, 1/4 cup of Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, paprika, and black pepper.
- Coat the chicken pieces in the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Next, coat the chicken in the Panko mixture, pressing firmly to ensure the crumbs adhere well.
- Spray the air fryer basket with non-aerosol oil spray. Spray both sides of the chicken with oil, then place them in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 5 minutes on each side until light golden brown.
- Top each chicken piece with the tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella. Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese over both pieces.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches at least 165°F (74°C).
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding fresh basil or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes on top before serving.