Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan. This was a staple at our house; we had  Chicken Parmesan almost every week. Today, I am showing you how I made my grandmother’s recipe in the air fryer.

There is nothing like crispy chicken cutlets smothered in sauce and cheese. This is so, so good; you will be soon making it every week. This is a very simple dinner and can be made in minutes.

If you are not familiar with chicken parmesan ist is one of the most common dishes in Italian restaurants. In Italian, we refer to this dish as Chicken Parmigiana.  In Italy, they also make a veal parmesan. I will work on that recipe because my family really loves my mother’s recipe. And I think it would work really well in the air fryer.

The key to chicken parmesan is getting the chicken crispy, which the air fryer does a great job at. This can be served over a plate of spaghetti or even some air fryer zucchini zoodles.

How To Cook Chicken Parmesan In Air Fryer

Ingredients Needed To Make Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

• 2 eggs, cracked and mixed in a bowl
• 1 cup of breadcrumbs or panko
• 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
• 4–5 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 2 pieces of chicken breast
• 1 cup of marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese

How To Make Chicken Parmesan In Air Fryer

1. Start by preheating your Air Fryer to 350 degrees F.
2. Then in a small bowl, break your eggs and mix them,
3. In another bowl, mix the breadcrumbs or panko, Italian seasoning, and oil.
4. Then dip the chicken into the egg mixture and then into the breadcrumb mixture.
5. Then place them in your Air Fryer basket.
6. Cook until done. It took me 18 minutes; it will depend on your chicken breast thicknesses. After 10 minutes, flip your chicken and use cooking spray and spray the side.
7. When the chicken is done, remove the chicken breasts.
8. I put my chicken in an air fryer safe bowl, poured the marinara sauce, and then sprinkled the cheese.
9. Air Fryer for another 3-4 minutes, just so the cheese is melted.
10. Enjoy!

Add your eggs to a bowl, and mix well.

Then either uses panko or breadcrumbs and mix them with the oil.

Next, dip the chicken breast into the egg and then the panko or bread crumbs.

Then add the chicken to the Air Fryer and set the timer.

Halfway through, flip the chicken.

If you don’t want chicken parmesan and just wanted breaded culets, you can eat this now.

If you want chicken parmesan, add the sauce and sprinkle shredded cheese on top and then add back to the air fryer.

Tips for Making Homemade Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe

To get a really crispy coating, you need to spray the breadcrumbs or panko with olive oil spray. I usually spray enough to coat the entire breadcrumbs. It gives it a light and crispy flavoring as it air fries. Otherwise, it will dry out. If you get white spots or brown spots, that means it was not oiled enough.

How Long To Cook Chicken Parmesan

This is a really easy recipe. The most important thing to remember is that it only takes a few minutes for a really tender and juicy chicken breast.  Chicken cutlets, ones that have been pounded with a meat mallet, take even less time.

The most important thing to remember is that you need to make sure that chicken is fully cooked before removing it from the air fryer basket. So, grab your meat thermometer and check to ensure that the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

What To Serve With Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan is an Italian dish that is usually served with a side of pasta. Although you don’t want to make a whole dinner, this is a great way to make a hearty Chicken Parmesan Sub.

Here are some great dishes to serve along with the air fryer chicken parmesan and a few of my favorite air fryer dishes–

• Pasta, any angel hair, ziti, spaghetti, fettuccine, or linguini
• Air Fryer Garlic Knots
• Caprese Salad
• Caeesar Salad

Healthier Air Fryer Dinner Recipe

My entire family loves this dish; it’s easy, and it’s rather healthy, science it is not deep-fried, and therefore less oil and less fat.  This is what I call my healthier Chicken Parmesan.

But don’t worry, you still get the same amazing flavor. Tender chicken cutlets and topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. It’s amazing, and if you have never made homemade chicken parmesan, this is the perfect recipe for you, easy and delicious.

What Is An Air Fryer?

The new rage is an air fryer, but what is it really? I have been using air fryers for a long time now, and I can tell you, once you get used to them, they cook food faster and beautifully.

The hot air in the air fryer circulates the food to perfectly cook the food. Whether’s it is French Toast or a great plate of chicken parmesan. The food is much healthier since it’s not deep-fried or even fried in a skillet, where you need to use oil to crisp up the chicken.

Is Air Fryer Food Healthy?

I love my air fryer, and I feel that my food is much healthier that I serve my family. I make the same food that I would be made by frying and use less oil.

Deep-fried food needs lots of oil and fat to crips up, while the air fryer does not. You hardly need any oil.  And you get a great dish. You cut down on the calories and fat intake by using the air fryer.

What Can you Cook In An Air Fryer?

There is no limit to what you can make. Here are some of my favorites:

• Steak
• Donuts
• Crab Rangoons
• Cake
• French Toast
• Crab Legs

Some Other Great Air Fryer Chicken Recipes–

AIR FRYER, GARLIC PARMESAN CHICKEN BREAST

AIR FRYER CREAM CHEESE AND HERB STUFFED CHICKEN

SOME HELPFUL PRODUCTS USED WHILE MAKING AIR FRYER CHICKEN PARMESAN-

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