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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Two air fried chicken breast cutlets topped with tomato marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil.
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Crispy air fryer chicken Parmesan with marinara, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese—easy to make and always satisfying.

Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken cutlets
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 24-ounce jar marinara sauce (divided)
  • 4 to 6 ounces mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh chopped parsley (or basil)

Instructions

  1. Prep the chicken. If making more than 1 batch, heat the oven to 170°F to 200°F. Sprinkle the chicken lightly with some salt and pepper.
    Thin chicken cutlets on a tray, seasoned with salt and pepper.
  2. Prepare the breading bowls. In one bowl, combine the remaining salt and pepper with the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. In a second bowl, whisk the egg with the milk. Put 1/2 cup of flour in a third bowl or plate.
    Panko and Parmesan breading mixture for the air fryer chicken Parmesan.
  3. Coat the chicken. Start by coating the chicken breasts completely with the flour, then dip them in the egg mixture. Finally, press each piece into the panko mixture until thoroughly coated.
    The breaded chicken breast cutlets on a tray, ready to air-fry.
  4. Air fry. Arrange the chicken pieces in the air fryer. You might need to do 2 batches. Air-fry at 370°F for 5 minutes, then flip them and cook for an additional 4 to 6 minutes, or until browned and crisp. The chicken breasts should register at least 165°F on an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a cutlet. Top each chicken breast with a few tablespoons of the marinara sauce and some mozzarella cheese, and continue air frying for a minute or so to melt the cheese.
    Air fried chicken breast cutlets in the basket, ready to be topped with tomato sauce and cheese.
    A quick caution: While the cheese may stick to the marinara, lightweight shreds or thin slices can sometimes blow off in the air fryer. To prevent that, let the chicken rest in the hot fryer basket so the cheese melts gently, or switch to a “bake” or “roast” setting if your air fryer has one.
    A closeup look at two air fried chicken breast cutlets topped with tomato marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil.

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