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Air Fryer Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Parmigiana

Name: Air Fryer Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Parmigiana
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 large Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (about 8 ounces each); 1 cup All-Purpose Flour; 1/2 cup milk; 1 large egg; 1 cup Bread Crumbs, Italian Style; 1 cup Marinara Sauce; 1/2 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese; 1 teaspoon dried or fresh Parsley (for serving)

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Air Fryer Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Parmigiana –Olive Garden’s famous Chicken Parmigiana is now possible to make at home with the help of your new air fryer! This recipe is easy and comes out crispy, cheesy, and delicious. It has all the flavors you love from Olive Garden, and now you can make this restaurant favorite at home!

Air Fryer Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Parmigiana On Plate

Air Fryer Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Parmigiana is genuinely excellent; if you can not get to the restaurant, then, by all means, cook this in your air fryer or oven.

This easy Air Fryer Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Parmigiana will be done in less than 20 minutes from start to finish. And it is truly unique! I love it. My husband, who is a vast Olive Garden fan, absolutely goes crazy when I make this! It’s a family favorite and kid-friendly meal.

This Air Fryer Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Parmigiana recipe has all the classic flavors of your favorite chicken dish. If you love this, be sure to check out our other copycat recipes too! We hope we’ve inspired you with these tasty and easy dishes that are perfect for a quick weeknight meal or entertaining guests. With just a little more than 30 minutes in the kitchen, it doesn’t get much easier than that! What is your go-to homemade Italian dish?

A Great Side Dish To Serve With Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

What is Chicken Parmesan?

There are two names for this dish. You can either call it Chicken Parmesan or Chicken Parmigiana. It is an Italian chicken dish that is served in many popular American restaurants, including Olive Garden. In Italy, the meat is usually veal, or even more common in Italy is Eggplant Parmesan (Parmigiana di melanzane)

Chicken Parmesan is generally breaded chicken, then a tomato sauce is poured over, and then mozzarella cheese is sprinkled on top. It is usually prepared pan-fried, fried in oil.

Today, we opted for a healthier version using our air fryer. You still get the crispy chicken, and it’s still served with a layer of tomato sauce, and of course, covered with cheese. The only thing that you are missing is the layer of oil that it is usually fried in.

I found a link to this recipe on the popular Today’s Show Website, where my recipe is based on.

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Parmigiana

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
All-Purpose Flour
Milk
Eggs
Bread Crumbs, Italian Style
Marinara Sauce
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Parsley

How To Make Air Fryer Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Parmigiana

Step One: Spray your air fryer basket with olive oil spray.

Then Step Two: Wrap your chicken in saran wrap, and then, by using a meat mallet, pound your chicken breasts until they are about 1/4 inch thick.

Step Three: Set up your breading stations; you will need three stations. A. flour B. Milk and eggs C. Breadcrumbs. Start by dipping your chicken into the flour, then into the milk/egg mixture, and finally into the breadcrumbs.

Step Four: Set your breaded chicken into the air fryer basket. Spray the top coating with olive oil spray. It would be best to cover the bread coating completely; otherwise, it will not give you the crispy texture you are looking for.

Step Five: Set the temperature to 360 degrees F for 10 minutes, flip the chicken halfway, and spray the other side with olive oil. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, spoon your marinara sauce and cheese over the chicken’s top.

Check your chicken before removing it; you are looking for an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

How Do You Keep Chicken Parmesan Crispy?

Chicken Parmesan is a delicious dish that many people have been making for years. What most cooks don’t know, however, is how to get air fryer chicken crispy; the key lies with your cooking spray.

For best results, spray your chicken coating with cooking spray, a think layer, but enough to cover all of the breading. This will produce a crispy and juicy exterior.

What Sauce Should I Use For This Recipe?

The best thing about this recipe is that you can either use homemade or jarred—both work. I happened to have a homemade version of the Olive Garden Marinara Sauce on hand, so I used that in my recipe.

What Kind of Cheese Do You Use To Make Chicken Parmesan?

The regular cheese to many any chicken parmesan is either shredded mozzarella or shredded Parmesan cheese.

For best results, freshly shred your cheese so it melts perfectly. Remember, store-bought shredded mozzarella contains a thin coating of cellulose which prevents your cheese from melting.

What Side Dish Can You Serve With Chicken Parmesan?

It is typically served with a side of spaghetti. Just like the original recipe, you will receive at Olive Garden. Another great side would be a salad. I love a great salad with my chicken parmesan.

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