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 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!
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
- 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.
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 done and enjoy.
FAQs
Here are all the frequently asked questions readers have asked when making Air fryer chicken parm.
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.
You should cook breaded chicken for about 15 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit or until the internal temperature reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
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
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
Here are a few of my favorite Italian recipes to go alongside this delicious Air Fryer chicken parm recipe.
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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
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
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Katie
Thank you! I hope you enjoyed it! Love your blog by the way!
Blue Rose
very delicius