Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Transform leftover cutlets into a comfort-food classic.

By Kristina KurekPublished: Feb 11, 2024

mike garten

No oven or skillet required for this Italian-American feast! The air fryer does it all: from crisping up the breaded chicken cutlets to heating the sauce and cheese to bubbling perfection. Find this recipe and more in Air Fryer Magic: 75 Easy Recipes for Frying, Roasting & Baking.

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Yields:: 4 serving(s)
Total Time:: 1 hr
Cal/Serv:: 690

Ingredients

1/2 c.
all-purpose flour
2
large eggs
1 tsp.
granulated garlic
Kosher salt and pepper
2 c.
panko
1/3 c.
plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
3 tbsp.
olive oil, plus more for brushing
2
8-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and halved laterally into cutlets
2 tbsp.
fresh lemon juice
1 c.
marinara sauce, divided
1/4 c.
basil leaves, roughly chopped, divided, plus more for topping
6 oz.
low-moisture mozzarella cheese (do not use fresh), coarsely grated

Directions

1. Step 1Place flour in shallow bowl. In second shallow bowl, beat eggs, garlic, 2 tablespoons water and 3/4 teaspoon salt. In third shallow bowl, combine panko with 1/3 cup Parmesan and toss with oil.
2. Step 2Pound each cutlet to even thickness. In large bowl, toss with lemon juice to coat. Dip each cutlet in flour, then in eggs (letting excess drip off), then in panko mixture, patting to adhere. Transfer to parchment-lined plate.
3. Step 3Heat air fryer to 360°F. Brush air fryer basket liberally with oil and add 2 cutlets. Air-fry until beginning to turn golden brown, 6 minutes. Using tongs, flip and air-fry until golden brown and cooked through (165°F on instant-read thermometer), 7 to 9 minutes more. Transfer to another plate. Repeat with remaining cutlets.
4. Step 4Return 2 cooked cutlets to basket and top each with 4 tablespoons marinara, 1 tablespoon basil, then with mozzarella and Parmesan. Heat air fryer to 400°F. Air-fry until cheese begins to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat with remaining cutlets, marinara, basil, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Sprinkle with additional basil if desired.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 690 calories, 32 g fat (11 g saturated), 45 g protein, 1,240 mg sodium, 52 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber

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