Crispy, tangy, and perfectly golden — pub-style comfort made easy at home!
If you’ve ever craved restaurant-quality Chicken Parmesan without the mess of pan-frying or the heaviness of deep-frying, this recipe is going to make your weeknight dinner so much easier. Thanks to the air fryer, you get crispy golden chicken, melted mozzarella, and rich marinara… all with minimal effort and no oil splatter. Yes please!
This Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan has quickly become a favorite in my kitchen — fast, simple, and packed with bold Italian flavor. Serve it over pasta, zoodles, garlic bread, or even as a stand-alone entrée. No matter how you plate it, you’re going to want seconds.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Crispy without frying — The air fryer gives you that satisfying crunch with hardly any oil.
- Fast weeknight comfort food — Ready in under 20 minutes of cooking time.
- Simple ingredients — Most items are pantry staples.
- Versatile — Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness or sliced chicken breasts for classic cutlets.
- Family-friendly — Even picky eaters love this one!
Print your Air fryer Chicken Parmesan recipe here:
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (or 2 chicken breast cut horizontally)
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup ground parmesan cheese
- 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Directions:
- Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees. Spray your basket/tray of the air fryer with oil.
- Mix together the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and seasonings. (if you are using italian style bread crumbs, adjust your seasonings accordingly (usually you can leave them out all together). Set aside.
- Beat your eggs together in another bowl.
- Dip each flattened chicken piece egg, shaking off any excess, then dip into the bread crumbs. Shake off any excess before placing it on your airfryer basket/tray.
- Spray your coated chicken with an oil spray.
- Cook in the air fryer at 390 degrees for 7 minutes.
- Turn the chicken and spray with more oil. Cook for an additional 7 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165.
- Cook your noodles and warm your marinara sauce.
- Place noodles on your serving plates, top with chicken. Spread warm marinara over the top and sprinkle with mozzarella and parsley.
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