Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken
This Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside making it a perfect dinner option. Plus, it’s lower in fat than deep frying so it’s a healthier way to enjoy this Italian food favorite.
Are you on a low-carb diet but still want to enjoy this crispy chicken recipe? If so, this Keto Chicken Parmesan or Low Carb Chicken Parmesan is the recipe for you. It’s a great way to satisfy that comfort food craving without changing your lifestyle goals.
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Why You’ll This Recipe
- This chicken dinner comes together in less than 30 minutes, which means that it’s perfect for busy weeknights.
- Since this chicken is air-fried it’s lower in fat and you need less oil than traditional chicken parmesan.
- This recipe is also budget-friendly so you don’t have to worry about spending a lot of money at the grocery store.
Are you looking for another air fryer chicken recipe that your whole family will enjoy? If so, next time give this Air Fryer Chicken Breast recipe a try. It’s a great way to get juicy chicken breasts that are perfect for a simple meal or salads and wraps.
Equipment Needed
You will need a few kitchen tools to help you make this crispy-coated chicken. Gather these tools so you can whip up this simple meal.
- shallow bowl
- medium shallow dish
- large shallow dish
- air fryer – I used a 6-quart air fryer.
Ingredients
This is a list of the simple ingredients that you need to make this parmesan chicken recipe. The full list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- all-purpose flour
- salt
- ground black pepper
- large eggs
- Italian breadcrumbs
- freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning blend – You can also use this homemade Italian Dressing Mix
- garlic powder
- marinara sauce or pizza sauce
- mozzarella cheese
- fresh parsley
How to Make This Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe
- Make your dredging station. You will need three dishes. One for flour, another one for egg wash, and a final one for the breadcrumb and parmesan cheese mixture.
- Bread the thin sliced chicken breasts, by dipping them in the flour first, then the egg wash, and finally the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese mixture.
- Cook the chicken in the preheated air fryer for 10 minutes. Flipping halfway through.
- Top the cooked chicken breast with ¼ cup marinara and ¼ cup mozzarella cheese. Then return to the air fryer for 1 minute or until the cheese is completely melted and the chicken is cooked through.
What To Serve With This Dish
One of the best ways to serve this air fryer chicken parmesan recipe is on top of a bed of spaghetti. You can also serve the chicken on top of salad. This Air Fryer Asparagus also makes a great side dish to pair with this easy recipe.
Substitutions and Additions
- Don’t have chicken breasts on hand? You can use chicken tenderloins to make parmesan chicken tenders. Boneless skinless chicken thighs would also work. However, you will adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- I used regular Italian seasoned bread crumbs for this recipe. You can also use panko breadcrumbs as well.
- Instead of using shredded mozzarella cheese, you can use a slice of mozzarella cheese to cover the top of the chicken.
How To Store
Storage – Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. I like to store it without the tomato sauce and cheese on top so that the breadcrumbs don’t become soggy.
Freezing – You can also freeze the chicken in a storage bag or freezer-safe container for up to three months. You can air fry it straight from the freezer to reheat it, no need to thaw it.
Reheating – I’ve found that the best way to reheat the chicken parmesan is in the air fryer. Reheat it in a 350-degree air fryer for 3-5 minutes or until warm all the way through.
Sandra’s Pro Tips
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket, place the chicken in a single layer with space in between the pieces of chicken so that the air fryer cooks all sides of the chicken at the same time.
- Use an instant-read meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken before removing it from the air fryer. It needs to reach 165 degrees in the thickest portion of the chicken breast to be safe to eat.
- I like to spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray so that the breading from the chicken doesn’t stick to the basket. You don’t want to lose all that crunchy goodness.
FAQs
Do you have questions about this air fryer parmesan-crusted chicken recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.
Dripping the chicken breasts in flour, and then the egg mixture is the best way to get the breadcrumb mixture to stick to the chicken.
If your chicken is not crispy, that means that the air fryer was most likely overcrowded. Make sure that you spread the chicken breasts out so that the hot air can move freely.
If you are having trouble getting the breaded chicken to crisp up, spray the chicken with a little olive oil spray to help it crisp up.
Other Delicious Air Fryer Recipes You May Enjoy
Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Equipment
- air fryer
- shallow plates or dishes
- small bowl
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts butterfly sliced in half to make 4
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 eggs whisked
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs or Italian panko
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup marinara
- 1 cup mozzarella
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
- On a shallow plate, whisk together the flour, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the two eggs. Set aside.
- In a second shallow plate, mix together the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, italian seasoning and garlic powder. Set aside.
- Coat the chicken breasts one at a time coating them in the flour mixture first, dipping into the egg mixture and finally covering in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken breasts in the preheated air fryer.
- Cook for 10 minutes, flipping once halfway through cooking time.
- Top each chicken breast with about ¼ cup marinara and ¼ cup mozzarella cheese.
- Continue cooking for 1 additional minute or until cheese is melted and chicken is cooked through and reaches 165 degrees.
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket, place the chicken in a single layer with space in between the pieces of chicken.
- Use an instant-read meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken to be sure it reaches 165 degrees f.
- I like to spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray so that the breading doesn’t stick to the basket.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
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