Looking for a quick and easy recipe that’s bursting with flavors and crispy texture? Look no further than our Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan recipe! With the perfect combination of crispy chicken cutlets, tangy tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese, this recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings for the ultimate comfort food. Plus, it’s super easy to make, and with the help of an air fryer, it’s healthier too! Read on to find out why this recipe has become a staple in our household.
Every time my husband and I are craving something hearty and delicious, we turn to this Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan recipe. We both love how the air fryer makes the chicken cutlets so crispy on the outside while keeping them juicy on the inside. It’s the perfect combination of flavors and textures that never disappoints. We even make it when we have friends or family over, and it’s always a hit! Our little family adores this recipe, and we’re sure you will too.
Why This Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe is a Must-Try
- Crispy chicken cutlets coated in a flavorful mix of Italian and panko breadcrumbs with grated parmesan cheese.
- Tangy tomato sauce spread over the chicken cutlets, adding a burst of flavor.
- Melted mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken cutlets for a creamy and cheesy finish.
- Cooked in an air fryer, making it healthier than the traditional recipe.
- Quick and easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients:
- 4 chicken cutlets (about 1 pound or 450 grams)
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour (40 grams)
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- ⅓ cup Italian breadcrumbs (25 grams)
- ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs (25 grams)
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese (25 grams)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup spaghetti sauce (120 ml)
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (170 grams)
Directions:
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (180°C).
- Prepare three shallow dishes. In the first dish, add flour. In the second dish, add eggs. In the third dish, mix Italian breadcrumbs, panko breadcrumbs, and grated parmesan cheese together.
- Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper, then dip each cutlet in flour, shaking off any excess. Next, dip each cutlet in the beaten eggs, and then coat each cutlet with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing the crumbs onto the chicken to ensure they stick.
- Place 2 chicken cutlets in the air fryer basket and spray the tops of the cutlets with cooking spray. Cook for 6 minutes.
- Remove the basket and spread 2 tablespoons of spaghetti sauce over each cutlet, and then sprinkle ¼ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of each cutlet.
- Return the basket to the air fryer and increase the temperature to 400°F (205°C). Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through.
- Repeat the process with the remaining chicken cutlets.
Notes:
- You can use any type of spaghetti sauce you prefer, such as marinara or tomato basil.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, you can bake the chicken in the oven at 400°F (205°C) for about 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted.
AIR FRYER CHICKEN PARMESAN
Ingredients
- 4 chicken cutlets about 1 pound or 450 grams
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour 40 grams
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- ⅓ cup Italian breadcrumbs 25 grams
- ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs 25 grams
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese 25 grams
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup spaghetti sauce 120 ml
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese 170 grams
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (180°C).
- Prepare three shallow dishes. In the first dish, add flour. In the second dish, add eggs. In the third dish, mix Italian breadcrumbs, panko breadcrumbs, and grated parmesan cheese together.
- Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper, then dip each cutlet in flour, shaking off any excess. Next, dip each cutlet in the beaten eggs, and then coat each cutlet with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing the crumbs onto the chicken to ensure they stick.
- Place 2 chicken cutlets in the air fryer basket and spray the tops of the cutlets with cooking spray. Cook for 6 minutes.
- Remove the basket and spread 2 tablespoons of spaghetti sauce over each cutlet, and then sprinkle ¼ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of each cutlet.
- Return the basket to the air fryer and increase the temperature to 400°F (205°C). Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through.
- Repeat the process with the remaining chicken cutlets.
Notes
If you don't have an air fryer, you can bake the chicken in the oven at 400°F (205°C) for about 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted.