Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
Classic chicken parmesan is often time-consuming and messy to make. But this Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan recipe makes it easier than ever to enjoy the crispy breaded crust and juicy meat of your favorite Italian dish in under 20 minutes.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 chicken cutlets or 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into filets
- 2 teaspoons mayonaise
- 1 cup Italian seasoned panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- olive oil spray
- ½ cup pasta sauce or marinara sauce
- 6 ounces mozzarella cheese low moisture
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400ºF. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the chicken cutlets on a cutting board. Spread about half the the mayonnaise onto the chicken in a thin layer.
- Sprinkle with half of the breadcrumb mixture, using the back of a spoon to press the breading into the chicken. Spritz with oil spray.
- Flip the chicken over and repeat the breading process on the other size.
- Place the chicken cutlets in your air fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches if needed.
- Air fry at 400ºF for 4 minutes, or until the breading is crispy and golden brown.
- Top each cutlet with 2 tablespoons of sauce and a slice or two of mozzarella cheese.
- Return to the air fryer and cook for an additional 3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 451kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 52gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 152mgSodium: 1077mgPotassium: 795mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 571IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 404mgIron: 2mg
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