Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Crispy breaded chicken topped with marinara and melted mozzarella. Restaurant-quality chicken parm without the deep frying. The air fryer keeps the breading crispy even under the sauce and cheese. This medium recipe takes just 18 minutes at 375°F and serves 4. At only 420 calories per serving, it's a healthier alternative to deep frying — using up to 80% less oil while delivering the same crispy, golden results. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. The air fryer's rapid hot air circulation creates impossibly crispy skin while keeping the meat juicy and tender inside.

• 4 chicken cutlets (pounded thin)
• 1 cup flour
• 2 eggs beaten
• 1.5 cups Italian breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup parmesan grated
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1 cup mozzarella shredded
• Fresh basil
• Cooking spray

1. Pound chicken to 1/2-inch even thickness.
2. Set up breading: flour, eggs, breadcrumbs mixed with parmesan.
3. Bread each cutlet: flour → egg → breadcrumb-parm mixture.
4. Spray basket, place cutlets in single layer.
5. Spray tops with oil.
6. Cook at 375°F for 8 minutes.
7. Flip, cook 5 more minutes until golden.
8. Spoon marinara on each cutlet, top with mozzarella.
9. Cook 3 more minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.
10. Garnish with fresh basil.