Chicken Parmesan -

When it comes to Italian food, chicken parmesan is high on our list of favorites. The tender chicken breast and piping hot mozzarella are delicious with a side of spaghetti and garlic bread. The only thing that comes close to chicken parm from our favorite restaurant is the perfect air fryer parm from home!

Here’s What You’ll Need:

Wisk eggs in a small dish and set aside
Mix seasonings and breadcrumbs in a small bowl
Dip each chicken breast into the eggs then into your bowl of seasoned crumbs. Lightly shake off any excess crumbs
Lightly spay your air fryer basket with a non-stick spray
Lay chicken inside the fryer basket
Air fry chicken on 360 degrees for 15-17minutes
When finished, remove lid and add a spoonful of marinara to each breast and coat with cheese
Replace lid and air fry for an additional 2-3 minutes, until cheese is gooey
Remove and serve on a bed of pasta

Ingredients:

3-4 large chicken breasts
1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
2 eggs
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
3/4 cup marinara
1 cup shredded mozzarella or 4 slices

plate of chicken parmesan garlic bread and salad

Preparation:

Tips for Perfect Chicken

Try to select chicken breasts that a very similar in thickness and size to ensure they cook evenly. If you have smaller chicken breasts, use a mallet to evenly pound your breasts for a beautiful, full chicken breast presentation that fills the plate. Don’t make this process harder than it is either. A quick wrap in saran wrap will do nicely before using your mallet or rolling pin.

You can also adjust your seasonings depending on the flavor of breadcrumbs you prefer. We love a full Italian flavor, so I tend to use the Italian crumbs and the full amount of extra seasoning.

During the last few minutes, check the center of your chicken for doneness. There’s nothing more disappointing than biting into a dry chicken breast.

close up plate of chicken parmesan garlic bread and salad

Favorite Side Dishes

I can’t eat Italian without a side of garlic bread. I load mine with butter and garlic and pop it in the oven for a few minutes towards the end of the air fryer cycle. If you have extra cheese, pile it on the bread!

We prefer a bed of spaghetti or bowtie pasta with our chicken parm, but anything works! Add on extra marinara sauce and you’re all set to serve!