Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan {Scratch Made!}
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This “better than takeout” Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is the comfort food you’ve been searching for. Made with common ingredients, ready in just 30 minutes and crispy every time.
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You may have already seen my other Italian-inspired air fryer recipes and got the vibe that it’s one of my favorite cuisines (must be the Italian genes).
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Using the air fryer to make chicken parm seems crazy, but it’s a game changer. And I absolutely love it!
The chicken comes out crispy, the cooking time is quick and there’s minimal cleanup. And it’s easy to make single servings or larger batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
Another good thing about this easy air fryer recipe is that although it serves four you’ll only need 2 chicken breasts making it budget-friendly too.
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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Ingredients
Ingredients
Chicken breasts – you will need 2 that are around 8 ounces in size. We are using boneless skinless, and slicing them in half lengthwise
Cornstarch
Eggs
Panko breadcrumbs
Parmesan – the grated kind
Parsley
Mozzarella – you can use the pre-shredded kind, but freshly grating the mozzarella takes chicken parm to a whole new level
Marinara sauce – store-bought or homemade will work (Rao’s brand is our favorite)
Kitchen Equipment You Will Need
Air Fryer – but, of course! My favorite model is Cosori
Shallow bowls – these are to set up the station to bread the chicken
Basting brush – to brush on the marinara
How to Make Chicken Parmesan in the Air Fryer
Start by preheating the air fryer to 380 degrees F.
Next, you need to set up the dredging station. In the first bowl add the cornstarch and Nature’s Seasoning, then mix it together.
In the second bowl, whisk together the eggs.
Add the parmesan, panko breadcrumbs, and some of the parsley to the third bowl and stir.
Now you’ll coat each piece of chicken in the breading by dipping it into the cornstarch mixture first, then the eggs, and ending with the breadcrumb mixture.
Spray the air fryer basket with a little oil or use a parchment paper liner.
Add the breaded chicken in a single layer to the basket.
Using an oil mister, spritz each chicken breast with a little bit of oil then cook it for 6 minutes.
At the six-minute mark, flip each piece of chicken and brush on the marinara with a basting brush, and top with mozzarella cheese.
Finish cooking, which should be about 3-4 more minutes.
Time to serve over your favorite pasta and enjoy!
Tips for Making Chicken Parm in the Air Fryer
- Keep the chicken pieces a similar size, pounding down any thick spots. Thinner chicken will cook faster.
- You may need to cook in multiple batches depending on the size of your air fryer basket.
- Air fryer chicken parm is best eaten fresh. If you want to reheat leftovers, warm for just a few minutes at 350 degrees F.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- Before serving, use a thermometer to make sure that the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
What to Serve with Crispy Chicken Parmesan
We like to pair crispy chicken Parm with a simple Romaine salad and a crusty loaf of French bread.
More Air Fryer Chicken Recipes:
- Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas
- Air Fryer Orange Chicken {Copycat Panda Express}
- 20 Minute Air Fried Chicken Tenders {Breaded}
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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan {From Scratch}
Ingredients
- 2 8-ounce chicken breasts, sliced lengthwise
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons Nature’s Seasoning
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 Tablespoons parsley, chopped, divided
- 1 cup mozzarella, shredded
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F.
- Set up a dredging station with 3 shallow bowls. In one bowl, mix the cornstarch and Nature’s Seasoning. In the second bowl, beat the eggs. In the third bowl, mix the panko, Parmesan and 1 tablespoon of parsley.
- Coat the chicken first in the cornstarch & seasoning, then the eggs and finishing in the panko mixture, making sure to coat the pieces evenly.
- Spritz the air fryer basket with a light coating of oil. Place the breaded chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Spritz chicken with oil and cook for 6 minutes.
- Turn the chicken, brush on marinara, top with mozzarella cheese and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, until chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
- Serve with your favorite pasta.
Notes
- For best cooking results, try to keep the chicken pieces a similar size. Pound down any thick spots – thinner pieces will cook faster.
- You may need to cook in multiple batches depending on the size of your air fryer basket.
- Chicken parm is best eaten fresh.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Nutritional Estimate
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