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Katie's Cucina » Recipes » Air Fryer

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Published: Apr 4, 2022 · Modified: Oct 4, 2022 by Katie · This post may contain affiliate links

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Chicken parmesan and pasta on a white plate
Two images separated by title text; top: cooked chicken parm in air fryer basket, bottom: chicken parmesan and pasta served on a white plate
Two images separated by title text; top: chicken parmesan and pasta on a white plate, bottom: cheese added to chicken in air fryer
Chicken Parmesan and pasta on a white plate, title text above
Chicken Parmesan and pasta on a white plate, title text below.
Cheese added to chicken parm in air fryer basket, title text above.

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is an easy way to enjoy an Italian classic in only a half hours time. Plump juicy breaded chicken breast are cooked in the Air Fryer and then topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese.

Chicken parm and spaghetti on a white plate with tomatoes on the vine and more chicken parm in the background

Chicken Parmesan happens to be my husbands favorite dinner recipe. If he could pick just one meal to eat on repeat it would be chicken parm. When I first received my Air Fryer I started playing around with different recipes. After I mastered making chicken strips in the air fryer I knew I could make chicken Parmesan.

I rarely make chicken parm in my home because I hate having to fry the chicken breast, then bake it. Too many steps in my opinion, and the chicken almost always comes out soggy. Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is anything but soggy. It’s crispy on the outside and full of so much flavor. After making this recipe countless times my husband proclaimed that I finally have learned how to make chicken parm up to his standards. I’m here today to teach you how easay it is to make!

Table of contents

  • Why this Recipe Works
  • Ingredients
  • Directions
  • FAQs
  • Tips & Tricks
  • Italian Recipes

Why this Recipe Works

Plump and juicy chicken Parmesan made in the Air Fryer in under 20 minutes!

Quick and easy Italian dinner.

Crowd pleasing recipe that has minimal ingredients and an easy clean–up!

Ingredients

Recipe ingredients: Chicken breast, tomato sauce, cheese, eggs, olive oil spray, and seasoning dredge.
  • Chicken – I like to use chicken cutlets for the Air Fryer Chicken Parm.
  • Breadcrumbs – I prefer the seasoned Italian style breadcrumbs.
  • Grated Cheese – I mix in grated Parmesan cheese into the breadcrumbs.
  • Marinara – You can use a store bought jarred sauce or make homemade marinara.
  • Mozzarella Cheese – A little shredded mozzarella cheese goes a long way.
  • Oil – I like to use a spray can of olive oil. This helps the oil flow out easily and evenly.

Directions

Preheat the Air Fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Breading process for chicken parmesan: seasoned chicken on the left, egg mixture in the middle, breading on the left.

While the Air Fryer preheats mix together the Italian Breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish. Whisk together two eggs and 1 tablespoon water in another shallow dish.

Coat both sides of the chicken cutlet in the egg wash then coat in the bread crumbs. Repeat until all four chicken cutlets have been coated.

Breaded chicken cutlets in air fryer basket

Spray the basket of the Air Fryer with non-stick cooking spray. Then, place the chicken cutlets in the basket making sure to not over-crowd. Spray the tops of the breading with non-stick olive oil spray.

Tomato sauce ladled over breaded chicken in air fryer basket
Breaded chicken breast topped with tomato sauce and cheese in air fryer basket

Cook for 8 minutes, then flip the chicken top with marinara and mozzarella sauce and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit with an instant read meat thermometer. Remove once done and enjoy.

FAQs

Top view shot of finished chicken parmesan in air fryer basket

Here are all the frequently asked questions readers have asked when making Air fryer chicken parm.

Can you put raw chicken in an air fryer?

Yes, you can put raw chicken in the air fryer. It works just as an oven would and takes a little less time thanks to the small compact tray and convection style oven.

How long should I cook chicken in an air fryer at 350?

You should cook breaded chicken for about 15 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit or until the internal temperature reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Do you preheat air fryer for chicken?

Yes, most air fryers have a built in preheat. But if not, turn it on just 3-5 minutes prior to wanting to cook. By the time you are done breading the chicken it will be ready to cook.

Tips & Tricks

Top view shot of chicken parmesan and pasta on a white plate

Here are a few of my favorite tips and tricks I’ve learned when making Chicken parmesan in air fryer.

  • Chicken – I like to use chicken cutlets for this recipe as they cook faster and tend to yield the perfect crunchy outside. You can use regular full size chicken breast, just know that the cooking time will vary if the chicken breast is thicker.
  • Air Fryer Size – Depending on the size of your air fryer will depend if you need to cook the chicken in two batches. You do not want to crowd or overlap the chicken cutlets.
  • Other Variations – You can omit the marinara and mozzarella cheese and just make Parmesan crusted chicken in the air fryer. This would be very similar to my chicken milanese recipe. Which in fact, it’s typically how I make the chicken milanese these days.

Italian Recipes

Three pieces of chicken parmesan on a white serving dish
Top view shot of chicken parmesan and spaghetti on a white plate

Here are a few of my favorite Italian recipes to go alongside this delicious Air Fryer chicken parm recipe.

  • Caprese Salad
  • Fried Calamari
  • Penne Pomodoro
  • Cavatapi Amatriciana

If you make this Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan recipe, I would be honored and love for you to take the time to leave a star rating and comment! I spend hours developing and testing these recipes, and always love to hear feedback and user experience!

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Top view of an air fryer drawer with four chicken breast.

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is an easy way to enjoy an Italian classic in only a half hours time. Plump juicy breaded chicken breast are cooked in the Air Fryer and then topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 428kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 4 Chicken Cutlets
  • 1 cup Italian Bread Crumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tablespoon Water
  • Olive Oil Spray
  • ½ cup Marinara Sauce
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the Air Fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • While the Air Fryer preheats mix together the Italian Breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish. Whisk together two eggs and 1 tablespoon water in another shallow dish.
  • Coat both sides of the chicken cutlet in the egg wash then coat in the bread crumbs. Repeat until all four chicken cutlets have been coated.
  • Spray the basket of the Air Fryer with non-stick cooking spray. Then, place the chicken cutlets in the basket making sure to not over-crowd. Spray the tops of the breading with non-stick olive oil spray.
  • Cook for 8 minutes, then flip the chicken top with marinara and mozzarella sauce and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit with an instant read meat thermometer. Remove once cooked through and enjoy.

Notes

  • Chicken – I like to use chicken cutlets for this recipe as they cook faster and tend to yield the perfect crunchy outside. You can use regular full size chicken breast, just know that the cooking time will vary if the chicken breast is thicker.
  • Air Fryer Size – Depending on the size of your air fryer will depend if you need to cook the chicken in two batches. You do not want to crowd or overlap the chicken cutlets.
  • Other Variations – You can omit the marinara and mozzarella cheese and just make Parmesan crusted chicken in the air fryer. This would be very similar to my chicken milanese recipe. Which in fact, it’s typically how I make the chicken milanese these days.

Nutrition

Serving: 6oz. | Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 172mg | Sodium: 1053mg | Potassium: 841mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 504IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 283mg | Iron: 3mg
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Katie is a busy mom of 2 children who loves to feed her family delicious meals that don't take hours to cook! She started her blog 10 years ago as a way to help others get cooking in the kitchen.

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  1. Katie

    June 06, 2010 at 1:09 am

    Thank you! I hope you enjoyed it! Love your blog by the way!

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  2. Blue Rose

    May 20, 2010 at 9:26 pm

    very delicius

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