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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless chicken breasts
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 C all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 C breadcrumbs (I like Italian)
  • 1/4 C freshly grated parmesan
  • 1 tsp Italian seasonings
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 C marinara sauce
  • 1 C shredded mozzarella
  • freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Butterfly chicken by cutting in half widthwise to create thin pieces of chicken. Season on both sides with salt and pepper. 
    2. Place flour in a shallow bowl and eggs in a second bowl and beat. In a third bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, Italian seasonings and garlic powder.
    3. Working with one piece of a chicken at a time, coat in flour, then dip in eggs, and finally press into panko mixture making sure both sides are coated well.
    4. Spray the bottom of the airfryer basket with olive oil, place chicken in basket of air fryer and spray the tops with olive oil. Airfry at 350° for 7 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3. Top chicken with sauce and mozzarella and cook at 375° for 3 minutes more or until cheese is melty and golden.
    5. Serve with pasta.
    6. Enjoy!