Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Today, let’s make a tasty and healthy air fryer Parmesan chicken. This crunchy, cheesy dinner will surely please everyone in your family!

Air fryer Parmesan Chicken is one of the easiest meals to make. All you need is a few simple ingredients and about 30 minutes.

What is Chicken Parmesan?

Chicken Parmesan is an Italian dish made with breaded chicken, tomato sauce and melted cheese.

Why make it in the air fryer?

Making Chicken Parmesan in the air fryer makes it a healthier option. The air fryer uses hot air to cook food with little or no oil, making it a much lower-fat meal than traditional fried chicken. Plus, you don’t have to worry about turning on your oven and heating up the kitchen!

Lets get started:

Ingredients

– 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts

– 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

-1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

– ½ cup of breadcrumbs

– 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil

– Spray oil

– 2 Tbsp all purpose flour

– 2 eggs, beaten with a pinch of salt for egg wash

– Pizza sauce for top of the breaded chicken

Instructions:

1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (or 200°C).

2. Pound the chicken breasts until they are evenly flat, about ¼ inch thick.

3. In a shallow bowl mix the Parmesan and mozzarella cheese with the breadcrumbs and fresh basil.

4. Place the flour on one plate, the egg wash on another plate and then place the cheesy crumb mixture onto a third plate.

5. Dip each chicken breast in flour first, then egg wash, followed by the cheesy crumb mixture pressing lightly to adhere to surface of chicken breasts.

6. Spritz both sides of each chicken breast with spray oil before placing them into preheated air fryer.

7. Cook the chicken breasts in preheated air fryer for 15 minutes flipping once after 7 minutes of cooking time.

8. Once chicken is done remove it from the air fryer and top with pizza sauce and ¼ cup of mozzarella cheese.

9. Place chicken back into the air fryer for an additional 3 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

10. Serve Parmesan Chicken with a side of your favorite vegetables.

Recipe tips

– If you don’t have fresh basil, you can use dried.

– You can also add other seasonings to the cheesy crumb mixture such as oregano, garlic powder, onion powder or paprika.

– If your chicken breasts are on the smaller side reduce cooking time by 2 minutes.

– If your chicken breasts are extra large increase cooking time by 3 minutes.

Substitutions

– If you don’t have all purpose flour, you can use whole wheat or gluten free flour.

– You can substitute any type of cheese in place of mozzarella and Parmesan.

– If you don’t have spray oil, you can brush the chicken breasts with olive oil instead.

FAQ’s

Q: Can I use frozen chicken breasts for this recipe?

A: Yes, you can use frozen chicken breasts for this recipe. Just make sure to increase the cooking time to about 25 minutes.

Q: Can I bake this Parmesan Chicken in the oven instead of using an air fryer?

A: Yes, you can bake this Chicken Parmesan in a preheated 350°F (or 180°C) oven for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown. Make sure to spray it with oil before baking.

Q: What other toppings can I use on my Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken?

A: You can top your Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken with anything you like. Some ideas include marinara sauce, pesto, cooked vegetables, diced tomatoes, olives or fresh herbs. Enjoy!

Q: What other toppings can I use on my Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken?

A: You can top your Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken with anything you like. Some ideas include marinara sauce, pesto, cooked vegetables, diced tomatoes, olives or fresh herbs. Enjoy!

Q: Can I use frozen chicken breasts for this recipe?

A: Yes, you can use frozen chicken breasts for this recipe. Just make sure to increase the cooking time to about 25 minutes.

Q: Can I bake this Parmesan Chicken in the oven instead of using an air fryer?

A: Yes, you can bake this Chicken Parmesan in a preheated 350°F (or 180°C) oven for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown. Make sure to spray it with oil before baking.

Q: Is there an alternative to the egg wash?

A: Yes, you can use milk or Greek yogurt as a substitution for the egg wash. Just make sure to whisk it together before dipping the chicken into it.

Q: What other sauces can I use for topping my Parmesan Chicken?

A: You can use any type of sauce that you like. Some popular options include marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, pesto or BBQ sauce. Enjoy!

Q: Can I add other seasonings to the cheesy crumb mixture?

A: Yes, you can add other seasonings such as oregano, garlic powder, onion powder or paprika. Have fun and experiment with your favorite flavors! Enjoy!

Q: Is there a way to make this Parmesan Chicken without breadcrumbs?

A: Yes, you can use crushed crackers or cornflakes as an alternative for the breadcrumbs in this recipe. Just make sure to adjust the amount accordingly. Enjoy!

Happy cooking! 🙂