Easy Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Close-up of air fryer chicken parmesan topped with melted cheese and herbs on a wooden board, with a fork nearby.

Easy Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Skip the frying and make this easy air fryer chicken parmesan recipe. It's an easy, lighter version of the classic crispy chicken cutlet smothered in tomato sauce with melted mozzarella cheese!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American, Italian

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 706kcal

Author Sherri Hagymas

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken breast boneless skinless
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ - ¾ cup marinara sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese diced or shredded
1 cup parmesan cheese shredded
½ teaspoon dry oregano or fresh basil chopped

Instructions

Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise into thin fillets approximately ½ -⅓ inch
2 pounds chicken breast
In a shallow bowl, add the eggs and salt and whisk together.
2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon salt
Place the breadcrumbs in a separate shallow bowl.
1 ½ cup breadcrumbs
Dredge each chicken piece in the egg mixture, coating both sides and then place it with breadcrumbs and coat both side again. I like to press the coating onto the chicken well so it's nice and crispy. Place the coated chicken on a plate, set aside and repeat with remaining pieces.
Preheat your air fryer to 360° F.
Place 2 pieces of chicken in the air fryer basket allowing room between them to get crisp.
Spray or drizzle with olive oil and cook for 6 minutes.
1 tablespoon olive oil
Flip the chicken over and add 1 to 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce and sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top of each piece.
½ - ¾ cup marinara sauce, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1 cup parmesan cheese
Cook for an additional 3 minutes until the cheese melts.
½ teaspoon dry oregano or fresh basil
Sprinkle with dry oregano or fresh basil

Notes

Use homemade marinara sauce or your favorite jarred spaghetti sauce.

Use chicken tenders if desired.

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