Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

About This Recipe

Quick and easy air fryer chicken parmesan - “fried” in the air fryer for a tender and juicy breaded chicken breast, and then covered with marinara sauce and melted cheese. Ready in just 20 minutes with only 8 ingredients, it makes a healthy version perfect for the whole family! Gluten-free and low-carb.

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breasts or cutlets ((4 pieces/4 ounces each))
• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons almond flour
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese ((I like to use fresh))
• 2 tablespoons tapioca flour
• 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 large egg, whisked
• 1/2 cup marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese ((2 ounces))
• salt and pepper, to taste
• for serving: freshly chopped basil, red pepper flakes, parmesan cheese...

Instructions

1. If needed, prep your chicken. If using large chicken breasts, cut them in half widthwise. Using a meat tenderizer, pound chicken into 1/2-1 inch thick pieces. I place the chicken on a large piece of parchment paper and folded it over to cover the chicken before pounding to help reduce the mess. If you have thin chicken breasts or cutlets, you don't need to do this.
2. Whisk your breading mixture. In a medium shallow bowl or plate whisk together the almond flour, parmesan cheese, tapioca flour, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper. In another small bowl, whisk the egg. Set up an assembly line with chicken, whisked egg, and flour mixture.
3. Bread the chicken. First, dip the chicken in the egg wash, making sure it is fully coated. Roll in the flour mixture, fully coating and shaking off any excess. Place on a plate and repeat with the remaining pieces.
4. Cook. Spray the bottom of your air fryer basket with a little oil. Place chicken in your air fryer basket, evenly spreading out and leaving room in between pieces so the air can easily flow through. Spray with a little more oil. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you might have to cook the chicken in two batches to make sure they are not overcrowded.* Close the drawer and set the air fryer on manual at 375°F for 10 minutes.
5. Top with sauce and cheese. Open the drawer and top the chicken with marinara sauce and then sprinkle with shredded cheese, dividing them evenly between chicken breasts. Cook for another 5 minutes.
6. Enjoy! Top with some fresh basil and serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!