Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

This Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is crispy, juicy and delicious! Make this healthy version of a classic Italian dish in your air fryer in 15 minutes!

Serve it with pasta and Caesar Salad for a restaurant-style dinner at home! For a low-carb version go for zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash.

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

If you are like me and do not enjoy frying breaded chicken in a pan full of oil, you will love this Chicken Parmesan made in the air fryer. A healthier version of the classic that tastes like the real deal! Just like my Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets. I skipped store-bought marinara and used crushed tomatoes with seasoning. It’s a much healthier and more flavorful option. I am sharing my expert tips for the best results below.

Ingredients:

• chicken breasts
• breadcrumbs
• Parmesan cheese: freshly grated, not from the green bottle
• butter: I used unsalted
• all-purpose flour
• crushed tomatoes
• seasoning: salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder
• mozzarella cheese

How to make Chicken Parmesan in the air fryer?

• Start by slicing the chicken breast in half lengthwise to make 4 thin chicken cutlets. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
• Prepare the breading station.
• Dip each chicken piece in flour, then butter, then breadcrumbs.
• Place on air fryer rack or basket. Top with extra Parmesan, if desired.
• Mix crushed tomatoes with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.

• Preheat the air fryer.
• Cook chicken in the air fryer for 7 minutes. Flip each piece, top with crushed tomatoes and mozzarella, and cook for 4 minutes more OR until the chicken’s internal temperature is at least 165 degrees F.
• Serve.

Expert tips:

• I recommend using melted butter instead of egg for better browning and crispiness of the chicken. It also helps to keep it moist.
• I use crushed tomatoes with seasoning instead of store-bought marinara sauce because they are loaded with sugar. Homemade sauce is great here too!
• If possible, buy Parmesan cheese in blocks (or triangles) and shred at home. It’s the best! Pre-shredded cheese is always coated with starch to prevent clumping. I do not recommend the grated Parmesan in a green bottle.

What to serve with this dish?

You can serve chicken Parmesan with pasta and a salad for a classic Italian meal. Mashed potatoes or cauliflower work well too. Roasted veggies are always a great side dish option!

More air fryer recipes:

• Air Fryer Shrimp
• Air Fryer Fried Chicken
• Air Fryer Roasted Garlic
• Air Fryer Zucchini
• Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

This Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is crispy, juicy and delicious! Make this healthy version of a classic Italian dish in your air fryer in 15 minutes!

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer chicken Parmesan

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 401 kcal

Author: Anna

Ingredients

• 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup crushed tomatoes
• 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
• fresh basil or Italian parsley for garnish

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Instructions

1. Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise to make 4 thin chicken cutlets. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. Prepare the breading station: flour in one shallow dish, melt butter in a bowl and breadcrumbs with Parmesan cheese in another dish.
3. Dip each chicken piece in flour, then butter, then breadcrumbs.
4. Place on air fryer rack or basket. Top with extra Parmesan, if desired.
5. Mix crushed tomatoes with Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Set aside.
6. Preheat air fryer to 360 degrees F for 4 minutes.
7. Cook chicken in air fryer for 7 minutes. Flip each piece, top with crushed tomatoes and mozzarella and cook for 4 minutes more OR until the chicken’s internal temperature is at least 165 degrees F.
8. Serve.

Recipe Notes

• If possible, buy Parmesan cheese in blocks (or triangles) and shred at home. It’s the best! Pre-shredded cheese is always coated with starch to prevent clumping. I do not recommend the grated Parmesan in a green bottle.
• Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.

Nutrition Facts

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Amount Per Serving

Calories 401 Calories from Fat 216

% Daily Value*

Fat 24g37%

Saturated Fat 14g88%

Cholesterol 97mg32%

Sodium 673mg29%

Potassium 322mg9%

Carbohydrates 24g8%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 21g42%

Vitamin A 729IU15%

Vitamin C 3mg4%

Calcium 190mg19%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.