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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Cost $12, save $8

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  • 25 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Seasonings and Spices

    • 🧂 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
    • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
    • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

  • Main Ingredients

    • 1/3 cup all purpose flour
    • 🥚 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
    • 1 1/2 cups seasoned panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs)
    • 🧀 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 cup marinara sauce, plus more for serving
    • 🧀 1 cup mozzarella cheese

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

On a cutting board, butterfly chicken by cutting each breast in half widthwise to create 4 thin pieces of chicken; season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper.

3

Place flour, egg, and panko in 3 separate shallow dishes. Add Parmesan, oil, crushed red pepper, and garlic powder to panko; stir to coat. Add the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to flour; stir to combine. Working with 1 chicken piece at a time, dredge chicken in flour; shake off excess. Dip in egg; let excess drip off. Dredge in panko mixture to coat; place on a plate.

4

Preheat a 6-quart air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 2 minutes. Working in two batches, add 2 chicken cutlets to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook until chicken is golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.

5

Top each chicken piece with 1/4 cup marinara and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese.

6

Snugly fit all 4 breasts in a single layer in the air fryer basket; cook at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) until cheese is melted and browned and a thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of chicken registers 165 degrees F (73 degrees C), 2 to 3 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

582

Calories

  • 57
    Protein
  • 45
    Carbs
  • 18
    Fats

💡 For even crispier chicken, spray the breaded chicken with a light layer of cooking spray before placing it into the air fryer.For a gluten-free option, use almond flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs.This dish pairs well with a side of spaghetti or a fresh green salad.