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Two air fried chicken breast cutlets topped with tomato marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil.

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Diana Rattray
Crispy air fryer chicken Parmesan with marinara, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese—easy to make and always satisfying.
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Servings 4 servings
Calories 467
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken cutlets
  • 1 tsp kosher salt, divided
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cup marinara sauce, divided
  • 4 to 6 ounces shredded or sliced mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh chopped parsley or basil (optional)

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Instructions

  • If making more than 1 batch, heat the oven to 170°F to 200°F.
  • Sprinkle the chicken lightly with 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt and a 1/8 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper.
    1 pound chicken cutlets | ½ tsp kosher salt | ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 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.
    ½ tsp kosher salt | ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper | 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs | 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese | 1 tsp Italian seasoning | 1 large egg | 1/4 cup milk | 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 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.
  • 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 cutlet with about 1/4 cup of the marinara sauce and some mozzarella cheese. Close the basket and let it sit for 1 to 2 minutes to melt the cheese.
    1 cup marinara sauce | 4 to 6 ounces shredded or sliced mozzarella cheese
    Air fried chicken breast cutlets in the basket, ready to be topped with tomato sauce and cheese.
    • 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.
  • Serve the chicken Parmesan with pasta and the remaining marinara sauce. Garnish with parsley or basil as desired.
    1 cup marinara sauce | Fresh chopped parsley or basil (optional)
    A closeup look at two air fried chicken breast cutlets topped with tomato marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil.

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Nutrition

Calories: 467kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 42gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 149mgSodium: 1876mgPotassium: 927mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 948IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 345mgIron: 4mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword air fryer, chicken breasts, chicken cutlets, high protein, marinara, mozzarella, Parmesan
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