Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

This post was originally published in 2017. It has since been updated.

I am still on my experimenting kick with the Air Fryer. I feel like I have mastered battered fried chicken wings (be sure to check out my Garlic Parmesan Fried Chicken Wings and Sriracha Honey Bourbon Fried Chicken Wings recipes), and decided to move over to a fried chicken parmesan recipe.

What is an Air Fryer and Why Use It

• Air frying is a much healthier alternative to deep frying or pan frying.
• Air frying will save you a ton of time. An air fryer circulates heat and hot air around the food at high speed. This cooks the food and produces a crispy layer and browning. Some cook times are cut in half!
• You will thank your appliance tremendously in the summer when you aren’t heating the house with the oven!

I have made chicken parmesan a few times before. I have always baked it, opposed to frying it. In restaurants, chicken parm is usually prepared fried. Thanks to the Air Fryer I can do that myself out home and save a ton of the fat.

Is Air Frying Healthy?

Air frying cuts up to 80% of the fat of traditional frying, making it a much healthier alternative. Most deep-fried recipes require 2 to 3 cups of oil. With the air fryer, you need only a tablespoon. Because air-fried meals are so much lighter, you will feel less bogged down after eating them.

What Can You Make in the Air Fryer

I get this question a lot and you can truly fry or bake just about anything. Anything that can be baked can be air fried, which includes meat, roasted vegetables, desserts, and breakfast items.

One of the most common things I make is Air Fryer Bacon. It’s quick and easy to do when in a hurry.

When it comes to dessert I love Air Fryer Pound Cake.

Because baked goods work so well, you can also use any dish that you would normally use in an oven in your air fryer, and it will be ok and safe!

What Type of Chicken to Use

You will need to use chicken breasts for this recipe. You also want thinly sliced cutlets. I like to slice the breasts in half (horizontally). From there, you can pound them with a mallet if you wish. This is optional and will help the chicken cook at an even and consistent temperature.

How to Air Fry Chicken Parmesan

Detailed measurements and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

1. Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create 4 thinner chicken breasts. 
2. Combine panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste in a bowl large enough to dip the chicken breasts. Stir to combine.
3. Place the egg in a bowl large enough to dip the chicken.
4. Dip the chicken in the egg and then the breadcrumbs mixture.
5. Place in the chicken breasts in the air fryer.
6. Air fry.
7. Open the air fryer. Top each of the breasts with marinara sauce and then the shredded mozzarella.
8. Air fry.

Air Fryer Temperature

I use 370 degrees.

Cook Time/How Long to Cook

Cook the chicken for 10 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Use a meat thermometer.

I love to use my Homemade Marinara Sauce in this recipe. Feel free to use whatever you like.

Pair With These Side Dishes

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Roasted Ranch Potatoes
Air Fryer Green Beans
Air Fryer Asparagus
Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes
Air Fryer Glazed Carrots

More Air Fryer Chicken Recipes

Air Fryer Chicken Sandwich
Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings
Air Fryer Cornish Hens
Air Fryer Chicken Kebabs
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Air Fryer Buffalo Wings

You may also love my Air Fryer Steak.

More Air Fryer Recipes:

Air Fryer Shrimp Po Boy
Air Fryer Old Bay Crab Cakes
Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Breaded Fried Chicken Wings
Air Fryer Parmesan Truffle Oil Fries
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries with Garlic Truffle Aioli
Air Fryer Sriracha Honey Bourbon Fried Chicken Wings
Air Fryer 3 Ingredient Fried Catfish
Air Fryer Bang Bang Panko Breaded Fried Shrimp
Air Fryer Apple Cinnamon Dessert Empanadas
Air Fryer Beef Taco Fried Egg Rolls