Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Too busy to make chicken parm on a weeknight? Think again! This incredibly easy and delicious air fryer chicken parmesan recipe is so simple, and it cooks in just minutes without the hassle of frying. A classic Italian dinner makes every night better, and this chicken parm is the ultimate proof! Serve this cheesy, crispy chicken dinner with any pasta dish, a fresh salad, and some garlic bread, and your family is sure to say, "grazie!" 

Why is air fryer chicken parmesan great?

This air fryer chicken recipe tops regular chicken parmesan, because it delivers super-crispy, parmesan-crusted chicken cutlets with no frying, very little mess, and in a fraction of the time as stovetop and conventional oven versions.

What is an air fryer?

An air fryer is a handy kitchen gadget that works like a mini convection oven. It uses its small size, high heat, and a powerful fan to cook food fast (and get it nice and crispy!) without using a lot of oil. The circulating hot air, combined with the perforated rack, helps create the "fried" effect in an air fryer recipe.

How do you make chicken cutlets?

While you can find cutlets at most grocery stores, they're just as easy to make yourself. Start with a full-sized chicken breast. Lay it flat on a cutting board. Hold a knife in your preferred cutting hand. With your other hand, press the chicken flat. Keeping your knife level and parallel to the cutting board, carefully slice the chicken breast in half horizontally.

Should you put raw chicken in an air fryer?

Yes, putting raw chicken in an air fryer is perfectly safe as long as you cook it through. These thin cutlets only take about 15 minutes total until they're golden brown, crispy, and done to perfection.

How do you get the breading to stick to chicken parmesan?

This recipe calls for dredging the chicken in flour, then coating in egg, and then breadcrumbs. The initial flour coating provides a dry surface for the egg to stick to. Then, the breadcrumbs stick to the egg. Each step makes a big difference in a breading that sticks to the chicken.