Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Close-up of air fryer chicken Parmesan on a white plate.

4.67 from 6 votes

My air fryer chicken Parmesan is breaded and cooked to juicy and crispy perfection, thanks to the breadcrumbs! It's easy to make and gets super crispy!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Air Fryer Recipes

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 264kcal

Author: Samantha Erb

Equipment

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken cutlets
1 cup breadcrumbs regular, panko, or a combo
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese divided
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs
½ cup marinara sauce plus more for serving
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees. Cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally, pounding them to even thickness as needed then set them aside.
In a shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, 6 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. In a second bowl, whisk the eggs.
Dip each piece of chicken in the egg, and let the excess egg drip off the chicken. Press the chicken pieces into the breadcrumb mixture, coating them evenly.
Place the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer. Spray the tops of the chicken with an oil sprayer.
Air fry them for 8-11 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time, until the chicken is golden and mostly cooked through.
Carefully spread 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce over each breast, then sprinkle with mozzarella and the remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Continue cooking them for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through to 165 degrees F.

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Notes

Slice the chicken breasts as evenly as possible so they will cook at the same rate.
Use your fingers to really press the breading into the chicken breasts so you get a nice, crunchy crust on the outside!
Don’t overcrowd the basket. Cook in batches so the hot air can properly circulate around the chicken and crisp up the breadcrumbs, if needed.
Try to add the marinara and mozzarella quickly so the chicken won’t cool down too much.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Reheat leftovers in a preheated air fryer at 350 degrees for about 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the chicken is hot.

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