Air-Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
Yield 4 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Quick, simple and tasty, air-fryer chicken Parmesan takes all the things you love about the classic version and cuts the prep and cook time in half.

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
  • 1 cup pasta sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Optional: Chopped fresh basil and hot cooked pasta

Directions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 375°. In a shallow bowl, lightly beat eggs. In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and pepper. Dip chicken into egg, then coat with crumb mixture.
  2. Place chicken in a single layer on a greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until a thermometer reads 165°, 10-12 minutes, turning halfway through. Top chicken with sauce and mozzarella. Cook until cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes longer. If desired, sprinkle with chopped basil and additional Parmesan cheese and serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts

1 chicken breast half: 416 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 215mg cholesterol, 863mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 49g protein.

Quick, simple and oh, so-tasty, this air-fryer chicken Parmesan recipe is the perfect weeknight dish to have on hand. It's just as crispy as the classic, if not crispier! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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