Description
Tender, juicy chicken breast cutlets are breaded and air fried to perfection, then topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. It’s the best way you’ll ever make classic chicken parmesan!
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts (6-10 ounces each)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
- ½ cup marinara sauce
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
- Spaghetti, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make 2 thin cutlets. Pat dry and set aside.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. In a second shallow bowl, beat the eggs. In a third shallow bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese.
- Dredge a piece of chicken in the flour mixture, then dip it in the eggs. Let the excess egg drip drip off, then coat it in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Repeat this process with the remaining 3 pieces of chicken.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375℉ for 4 minutes. Once preheated, spray the basket with cooking spray and place the chicken breasts inside.
- Air fry the chicken at 375℉ for 5 minutes. Then flip each piece over and air fry on the other side at 375℉ for 5 minutes. At the end of the 10 minutes the chicken should be golden brown and crispy.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce onto each piece of chicken then sprinkle on a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese. Air fry at 375℉ for an additional 3 minutes, until the cheese is melty and slightly browned at the top.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve over spaghetti.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of salt and pepper directly to the chicken breasts prior to the breading steps.Â
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 13 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian