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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.
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.
Stay Snatched recipes are focused on quick and easy. With that in mind, I totally understand if you want to cut out some time for this recipe and use store-bought marinara. There really are some good ones out there, so feel free! I prepared my homemade marinara for this recipe.
You can find the recipe below. It does take about 20 minutes to simmer. I usually start with the marinara and allow it to simmer while I prep the remaining ingredients. You can also get the chicken going in the Air Fryer during this time.
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Air Fryer Panko Breaded Chicken Parmesan with Marinara Sauce
Ingredients
- 16 oz skinless chicken breasts sliced in half to make 4 breasts
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/8 cup egg whites
- 3/4 cup marinara sauce see below for link to the recipe for homemade
- 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Get the recipe for marinara sauce here.
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 400. Spray the basket with cooking spray.
- Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create 4 thinner chicken breasts. Place the chicken breasts on a hard surface and pound them to completely flatten.
- Grate the parmesan cheese.
- Combine the panko breadcrumbs, cheese, and seasonings in a bowl large enough to dip the chicken breasts. Stir to combine.
- Place the egg whites in a bowl large enough to dip the chicken.
- Dip the chicken in the egg whites and then the breadcrumbs mixture.
- Place in the Air Fryer. Spray the top of the chicken with cooking spray.
- Cook for 7 minutes. Top each of the breasts with marinara sauce and the shredded mozzarella. Cook for an additional 3 minutes or until cheese has melted.
Nutrition (displayed with net carbs)
Destany
October 9, 2017 at 1:44 pmYes!! I have been searching for new air fryer recipes because I’ve become obsessed with using ours lately, and this would be perfect. We love us some chicken parmesan, and anything that saves us time is great!
Violeta León
October 9, 2017 at 2:42 pmI don’t have an Air Fryer but I think I need one! that meal seems so delicious, I will try it myself because I love Parmesan cheese! Thanks for that amazing recipe.
Stephanie
October 9, 2017 at 6:28 pmI love chicken parmesan! I don’t have an air fryer but this recipe looks so good!
Jen Temcio
October 9, 2017 at 6:52 pmI will make this with your fresh marinara sauce because it will taste so much better! This recipe is perfect for my healthy family.
Laura @ The Mindful Mom Blographer
October 9, 2017 at 8:08 pmChicken parm is one of my favorite things to get at a restaurant, but at home, as you mentioned you did, I have always baked it. They are good, but not fry-er good. The ones you made in the air fryer look AMAZING! I have just started hearing how awesome air fryers are. I may have to start looking more into getting one!
Rebecca Bryant
October 9, 2017 at 10:46 pmSo Yummy. My family loves chicken parmesan and this recipe sounds amazing. I like the idea of air frying for a healthier option.
Lois Alter Mark
October 9, 2017 at 11:26 pmOoh, that looks delicious! I’m a big fan of chicken parmesan and had no idea you could make it in an air fryer! Will have to try this!
Reesa
October 9, 2017 at 11:59 pmThis looks so good! I can’t wait to get an air fryer.
Kristine
October 10, 2017 at 12:15 amOoh yes! We love us some chicken parmesan over here! This recipe sounds incredible! I can’t wait to try this, thanks!
Jamie
October 10, 2017 at 12:50 amThat looks delicious! I keep seeing air fryers and am so tempted to get one, this is really making me consider it!
Alicia Taylor
October 10, 2017 at 1:58 amOoh! I bet if you can make that in one, eggplant parm would also be great! A healthier eggplant parmesan – now that has me interested!
Rita
August 20, 2018 at 1:00 pmI made eggplant parm just the other day in my air fryer, and it was SPECTACULAR!!!! The best I’ve ever made! I was lucky enough to have perfect eggplants from my garden. I served them over a bed of zucchini noodles and homemade marinara. My health-conscious son and his wife couldn’t stop raving about the meal! Enjoy!
staysnatched
August 20, 2018 at 1:01 pmI’m glad you enjoyed it!
Jasmine
October 10, 2017 at 2:14 amI need to get an air fryer! I make egg plant parmesan very often but this way more healthier and easier too!
Melissa Novotny
October 10, 2017 at 2:20 amThis is sooo easy and really delicious. My teenage sons loved it and they are so fussy! I served it with fries and a tossed salad…it was just like a restaurant meal.
Noor Fatima
October 10, 2017 at 3:08 amMust invest in an Air Fryer…this chicken looks DELICIOUS. I LOVE chicken Parmesan but have only ever had it fried. Yours looks so good, I might try the healthy way too.
Ginny
October 10, 2017 at 3:25 amAir Fryers are my new love. They crisp things up so nice. Bring on the marinara!
Nicole Aguilar
October 10, 2017 at 3:40 amI don’t eat meat, but I my family would love this. breaded chicken cutlets are one of their favorites.
Rachee
October 10, 2017 at 4:04 amChicken Parmesan and I have a love hate relationship. I never enjoy it when I eat out but I think if I make it at home I can control the crunchiness of the chicken. I want, nay…NEED an air fryer!
Anjali
October 10, 2017 at 4:23 ami love eggplant parmesan!
Cynthia
October 10, 2017 at 7:32 amWe haven’t had a chicken dinner in a while! I’m so curious about the air fryers and you have so many recipes, that I went online to see where can I find one, as I haven’t even seen one before! Turns out they are everywhere online! Maybe this will be my Christmas gift 😉
Louise Smith
October 10, 2017 at 11:44 amOMG, I really need to get myself an air-fryer! I keep seeing all these delicious recipes, just like this one, and would love to give them a try. These just look SO good 🙂
Louise x
Carol Cassara
October 10, 2017 at 11:55 amYou had me at low fat. I look for healthier recipes for the dishes that I usually enjoy, like this one! I really should get myself and air-fryer it looks like I’m missing a lot.
dawn
October 10, 2017 at 3:11 pmwhat a fascinating tool. i’ve never used an air fryer but this looks amazing. i am very curious about what else it can do now!
Ingrid
October 11, 2017 at 1:33 amParmesan chicken is one of my favorites. I like how you took us through the paces step by step. The air fryer is definitely an option for the weight watchers like me.
Morgan
October 11, 2017 at 1:49 amI have found a recipe I can eat and using a air fryer happy days! Thanks so much I love my little air fryer because I suck at cooking and it really does help reduce fat! X
David Elliott
October 11, 2017 at 3:02 amI just got an air fryer and I am going to have to try it out soon. I would definitely love trying out this recipe.
Krystal // The Krystal Diaries
October 11, 2017 at 11:01 pmI need to get an air fryer already. My husband and I bought a deep fryer when we first got married but I think it’s time to upgrade to a healthier option.
Candy Rachelle
October 17, 2017 at 4:22 pmI’ve seen the air fryer on here a few times. I’ve mentioned it a few time to my fiance. Hopefully he gets the hint and make this one of my Christmas gifts!
Dana McKee
January 3, 2018 at 2:42 pmAt the top of the recipe, it says 10 min prep and 20 min cook time. Yet in the instructions, it says to cooks 7 mins and then add marinara sauce and cheese and cook an additional 3 mins. So, is the cook time 10 mins or 20 mins. Seems like 10 mins would not be enough?
staysnatched
January 3, 2018 at 2:48 pmI cook 2 chicken breasts at a time in the Air Fryer. The total serving size of this recipe is 4 chicken breasts, so the total cooking time is double because you perform the step twice.
Lisa
January 4, 2018 at 12:53 pmCan I make this with frozen chicken?
staysnatched
January 4, 2018 at 1:26 pmI wouldn’t use frozen.
Johanne
February 26, 2018 at 10:21 amCan I use an Actifry machine to make this recipe in place of what you call an Air Fryer?
staysnatched
February 26, 2018 at 10:34 amI am not familiar with the Actifry brand. Air fryer is a product type, it isn’t a brand. So if Actifry is an air fryer, then yes.
Lisa E
December 13, 2018 at 8:04 pmSounds great, Just checking it’s 400 degrees Fahrenheit? So that’s about 205 degrees Celsius converted.
staysnatched
December 13, 2018 at 10:05 pmYes. All of my instructions are in Fahrenheit.
Lisa
December 14, 2018 at 6:59 pmThank you, I’ll try this recipe tonight!
Jailene
March 10, 2019 at 10:18 pmI cannot find the marinara sauce recipe
staysnatched
March 15, 2019 at 11:30 amThe first sentence of the recipe says “Get the marinara recipe here.” Click the bolded here text. It takes you to the recipe. Scroll to the bottom of the post.
Jacquie
May 6, 2019 at 4:56 pmHave made this recipe several times. So easy and quick. When in a rush I just use our favorite jar of Marinara sauce. Have made this for company too! The air fryer makes this amazing! Thanks for the recipe.
staysnatched
May 6, 2019 at 9:41 pmYou’re welcome! So glad you enjoy the recipe.
Morgan
July 23, 2019 at 7:57 amI use to bake a lot of chicken and then I got an Air Fryer for a wedding present and I am still figuring it out. I apologize if this question sounds ridiculous. I would normally dress the chicken with the egg whites and breadcrumbs while the chicken is raw. Do I put the raw chicken in the Air Fryer or do I need to bake it first and then the Air Fryer is to make the breadcrumbs crispy? I am sorry, just want to make sure I get it right.
staysnatched
July 24, 2019 at 11:59 amHi! Yes you cook raw chicken in the air fryer.