Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 2 large chicken breasts (slice into 4 cutlets)

• 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs

• ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 2 eggs, beaten

• ½ cup flour

• Olive oil spray

For the Topping

• 1 cup marinara sauce

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• Extra Parmesan

• Fresh basil (optional)

Instructions

1. Prep the Chicken

1. Slice chicken breasts into thin cutlets (4 total).

2. Pat dry with paper towels.

3. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

2. Bread the Chicken

Prepare 3 bowls:

• Bowl 1: flour

• Bowl 2: beaten eggs

• Bowl 3: breadcrumbs, Panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning

Coat each chicken cutlet:

1. Flour

2. Egg wash

3. Breadcrumb mixture (press well so it sticks)

3. Air Fry

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

2. Spray basket with olive oil spray.

3. Place chicken in a single layer.

4. Spray tops of chicken lightly with oil.

5. Air fry 8–10 minutes, flip, spray again, and cook another 5–7 minutes until crispy and golden.

4. Add Sauce & Cheese

1. Spoon marinara over each cutlet.

2. Add mozzarella and a sprinkle of Parmesan.

3. Air fry 2–3 minutes more until cheese melts and bubbles.

5. Serve

Top with fresh basil if desired.
Serve with:

• pasta

• garlic bread

• a fresh Caesar salad

• or on a crispy chicken Parmesan sandwich