Air-Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Name: Air-Fryer Chicken Parmesan
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain or seasoned bread crumbs; 1/2 cup plain panko bread crumbs; 2 1/4 ounces Parmesan, grated (1/2 cup); 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning; 2 large eggs; 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 to 5 ounces each), pounded to an even thickness; 4 to 8 tablespoons homemade or jarred marinara sauce, plus more for serving; 1 ounce mozzarella, shredded (1/4 cup), or to taste; Pasta, for serving

Recipe from Rebecca Abbott and Jennifer West

Adapted by Christina Morales

Updated Aug. 12, 2024

Air-Fryer Chicken Parmesan — Ryan Liebe for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne.

Total Time: 45 minutes
Rating: 4(740)
Notes: Read community notes

An air fryer can form a crispy shell on chicken Parmesan while keeping the meat inside juicy. Rebecca Abbott and Jennifer West, the authors of “Air Fryer Beginner Recipes” who run the blog Air Frying Foodie, created this recipe using a crust that combines coarse panko and fine bread crumbs with Parmesan for the most flavorful crunch. It’s delicious served with pasta and tomato sauce for dinner, or sandwiched in a roll for lunch. —Christina Morales

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

½cup plain or seasoned bread crumbs
½cup plain panko bread crumbs
2¼ounces Parmesan, grated (½ cup)
2tablespoons Italian seasoning
2large eggs
4small boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 to 5 ounces each), pounded to an even thickness
4 to 8tablespoons homemade or jarred marinara sauce, plus more for serving
1ounce mozzarella, shredded (¼ cup), or to taste
Pasta, for serving

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Preparation

Step 1
Heat an air fryer to 350 degrees using the air crisp feature. In a shallow plate, mix both bread crumbs with the Parmesan and Italian seasoning. In a bowl, whisk the eggs.
Step 2
Dip each piece of chicken in the egg, coating it evenly, and let excess egg drip off. Then press into the bread crumb mixture to evenly coat. Place the prepared chicken in the air fryer in a single layer. You may need to cook in batches. If you do, heat an oven to 200 degrees.
Step 3
Cook until the crust turns deep brown, 7 to 8 minutes. The timing depends on the air fryer. Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons marinara over each breast, then sprinkle with mozzarella. Cook until the cheese melts and the chicken cooks through, an additional 4 to 5 minutes. If cooking in batches, keep the first batch warm in the oven while preparing the next. Serve immediately with your choice of pasta and sauce.

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Stacy A2 years ago

I buy whole, boneless chicken breasts and cut them in half horizontally, then pound them. Stick them in the freezer for 10 minutes to make it easier!

Sharon2 years ago

Forget breasts, use pounded boneless thighs. So much better!

Jodirose2 years ago

I cook gluten free. I use crushed rice chex or corn chex cereal in place of panko and/or bread crumbs and it comes out just fine!

Alex R4 months ago

Tasty and easy to make. As others have noted, make sure to season your breadcrumb mixture well. I would also suggest a spritz of oil after breading to help it brown better.

Kayla10 months ago

Definitely would follow the advice of Courtney in the comments, add at least salt for sure!

rebekah11 months ago

Pounded out chicken before cooking. Added salt, pepper and garlic to breading. This was delicious and will definitely make again.

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