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Air Fryer Chicken Parm

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan with crispy, golden-brown panko, tender, juicy chicken, melted mozzarella, and a touch of herbaceous basil enveloped in warm marinara sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 8-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
  • 1/2 cup shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup jarred marinara sauce warmed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  • Toss panko with oil and microwave until golden, 1-3 minutes. Let cool and mix in Parmesan.
  • Whisk egg, flour, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a separate dish.
  • Pound chicken to even thickness, pat dry, season with salt and pepper.
  • Coat chicken in egg mixture, then in panko mixture.
  • Spray air-fryer basket with oil. Arrange chicken in a single layer.
  • Set air fryer to 400°F and cook until golden and 160°F internally, 12-16 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Sprinkle mozzarella on chicken and air-fry until melted, about 1 minute.
  • Transfer to plates, top with marinara sauce and basil. Serve.