Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is a classic Italian dish now made in even less time thanks to the use of the air fryer!

The chicken breasts are breaded in a mixture of seasoned flour and bread crumbs, topped with marinara sauce and freshly grated parmesan cheese and cooked to juicy perfection in the air fryer. Serve your air fryer chicken parmesan over your favorite pasta!

What is Chicken Parmesan?

Chicken Parmesan, otherwise known as “chicken parmigiana”, is a classic Italian chicken dish consisting of breaded chicken breast that’s covered with a tomato-based sauce and cheese such as mozzarella, provolone, or parmesan.

This dish is usually made in a skillet and sometimes added to the oven for a few minutes of broiling but I’ve decided to make these juicy and flavorful chicken breasts in the air fryer!

How should I store Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan?

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You also have the option of freezing your chicken breasts for up to 3 months. Thaw any frozen chicken parmesan in the refrigerator overnight and either reheat in the air fryer or in the oven (covered to prevent burning and drying out).

What Should I serve with Chicken Parmesan?

Serve this air fryer chicken parmesan over your favorite pasta with some extra sauce and shredded cheese. You can also enjoy this dish with rice or quinoa. For a low-carb option, consider serving this chicken parmesan over spiralized zucchini or cauliflower rice.

Is this Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Gluten-Free?

As the recipe is, no. I’ve used all-purpose flour as well as regular panko bread crumbs to coat the chicken breasts. For a gluten-free alternative, use gluten-free flour and gluten-free bread crumbs. Both options are easily sourced at most grocery stores.

ingredients for air fryer chicken parmesan

Recipe Notes:

Using a meat thermometer is a very good idea if you are unsure whether the chicken is cooked. All chicken should register 165F internally for it to be safe to eat.
Since air fryer machines can differ, it’s best to use the cooking time as a guide and check what is recommended by the brand you are using.
Prepare the basket or tray of the air fryer by spraying it well with cooking oil. This will prevent the chicken from sticking.
You can easily double this recipe but then you will likely need to cook the chicken in batches depending on the size of your airfryer.

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Butterfly chicken by cutting in half horizontally, to create 2 thin slices. Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
In a shallow bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Beat the eggs in the second bowl. Next, take the third blow and combine panko bread crumbs, oregano, red chili flakes, parmesan, and, garlic powder.
Take one piece of the chicken at a time and first coat it in flour, then dip it in eggs and finally coat it properly in the panko-parmesan mixture assuring that all sides are covered and coated well.
Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 350- degrees F / 180-degree C. Brush the basket with little oil and place 2 chicken pieces in it. Brush some oil on the top. Cook for 7 minutes on each side.
Top the chicken with 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce and 2 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella and cook for another 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and turns golden brown. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with your favorite pasta.