🍗 Chicken
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan: Quick and Crispy Recipe
An Italian classic reinvented for the air fryer: breaded chicken breast topped with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella, cooked quickly and crispy.
🥘 Ingredients
boneless skinless chicken breasts (approx. 150 g each) — 2 (about 5 oz each)
breadcrumbs — 50 g (1/2 cup)
grated Parmesan cheese — 30 g (1/4 cup)
large egg, beaten — 1
tomato sauce — 100 ml (1/2 cup)
shredded mozzarella cheese — 100 g (1 cup)
salt and pepper to taste
olive oil spray (or a thin drizzle)
👨🍳 Steps
1Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
2In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan.
3Dip each chicken breast in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly.
4Preheat air fryer to 180°C (350°F) for 3 minutes.
5Lightly spray breaded chicken with olive oil spray.
6Place chicken in air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes.
7Flip chicken, add a spoonful of tomato sauce on each piece and sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top.
8Return to air fryer and cook for another 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
9Serve immediately with a green salad or pasta.
🛒 Shopping List
chicken breasts, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, tomato sauce, mozzarella, salt, pepper, olive oil