Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan (Printable Format)

Golden chicken with Parmesan, marinara, and cheese, air fried to crispy, juicy perfection in minutes.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ For the Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts

→ Breading

02 - 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
03 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
05 - Salt, to taste
06 - Black pepper, to taste

→ For Assembly

07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 cup marinara sauce
09 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Set the air fryer to 380 °F and allow it to preheat for several minutes.
02 - Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness of approximately 1/2 inch using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
03 - In a shallow bowl, mix breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until uniform.
04 - Drizzle olive oil over both sides of each chicken breast and rub to coat evenly.
05 - Dredge each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently so coating adheres to all surfaces.
06 - Arrange breaded chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning each piece once halfway through.
07 - Transfer chicken breasts to a plate, then spoon marinara sauce evenly over each. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
08 - Return topped chicken to the air fryer and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, until cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
09 - Allow chicken to rest for 2 minutes before plating and serving.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket and use a light coating of oil spray on breaded chicken before cooking.

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