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air fryer chicken parm

Air Fryer Chicken Parm

This air fryer chicken parm is crispy on the outside with juicy chicken inside, coated in garlicky, herbed breadcrumbs. It’s topped with melty mozzarella, warm marinara, and a sprinkle of fresh basil.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 19 minutes
Total Time: 34 minutes

Ingredients

For the Chicken and Coating

  • ¾  cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2  Tbsp extra‑virgin olive oil divided
  • ¼  cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1  large egg lightly beaten
  • 1  Tbsp all‑purpose flour
  • ¾  tsp garlic powder
  • ½  tsp dried oregano crushed
  • ½  tsp kosher salt or ¼ tsp table salt
  • ¼  tsp freshly ground black pepper

For Assembly

  • 2 8‑ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and pounded to ½″ thickness
  • 2  oz whole‑milk mozzarella cheese shredded (about ½ cup)
  • ¼  cup jarred marinara sauce warmed
  • 2  Tbsp chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  • Toast panko with oil in microwave 1–3 min; mix with Parmesan.
  • Whisk egg, flour, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Pound, season, dredge chicken in egg and panko mixtures.
  • Air‑fry at 400°F for 12–16 min, flipping halfway.
  • Top with mozzarella; air‑fry until melted; garnish basil; drizzle marinara.