The Best Ever Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe (+Video)
https://fryit.co/air-fryer-chicken-parmesan-recipe/This Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan recipe is one of the best chicken dishes I've ever tasted. Imagine biting into crispy breaded chicken cutlets topped with pizza sauce and Parmesan cheese. 🤩 Fry it, to believe it!
Makes 2
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast boneless and skinless
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon paprika
Breading
- 1 large egg egg wash
- ¼ cup cornstarch dry batter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder dry batter
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning dry batter
- ¼ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs breading mix
- ¼ cup Parmesan breading mix, grated
Toppings
- ¼ cup marinara sauce or pizza sauce
- ¼ cup Mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon parsley or basil, chopped
Instructions
- Set up your breading station in three shallow dishes. In one dish, prepare the dry batter mixture by combining the cornstarch, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. In another dish, beat an egg until smooth. In the last dish, combine Italian-style breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prepare the chicken breasts. Slice the boneless, skinless chicken breasts horizontally without cutting all the way through to create a butterfly cut. Then, spread both sides and flatten the chicken breasts with the flat side of the meat mallet.
- Next, season the chicken breast filets with paprika and salt.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C).
- Bread the tenderized chicken breasts. First, dredge them in the dry batter, shaking off any excess. Then, dip each chicken breast into the beaten egg. Lastly, coat them in the breading mixture, pressing gently to help the crumbs adhere. Repeat the process until all chicken breasts are breaded, and place them on a wire rack or plate.
- Air fry chicken parm for 10 minutes. Start by carefully transferring the breaded chicken Parmesan in the preheated air fryer, then spray them with high-heat cooking oil. Cook both sides for 5 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, add 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. Continue air frying chicken Parmesan for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. To ensure that the chicken is fully cooked, the internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C) or higher.
- Serve your air fryer chicken parm! Top it off with chopped parsley. Enjoy!
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Notes
- If your air fryer doesn't have a preheating option, you can set the temperature to 400°F (204°C) and then let it cook for 4-5 minutes without food.
- Preheating your air fryer is highly recommended for a juicier and tender chicken breast. As with any protein, the longer it is cooked, the drier it becomes.
- According to the FDA, any poultry product should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) or higher.
- If you have Panko breadcrumbs at home, you can easily make Italian-style breadcrumbs by adding shredded Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning to it.
- I used a 6-quart Instant Pot Vortex Plus to test the air fryer chicken Parmesan recipe. Cooking time and temperature may vary depending on your air fryer and the thickness of your chicken breast. For optimal results, begin with the lower end of the suggested cooking time.
Nutrition
Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 257mg | Sodium: 1122mg | Potassium: 1029mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 602IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 282mg | Iron: 3mg
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