This recipe offers a delicious twist on a classic favorite. Chicken breasts are seasoned with salt and pepper, then coated in a flavorful mixture of flour and garlic powder, dipped in beaten eggs, and finally coated with a crispy combination of panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Cooking in an air fryer ensures the chicken turns out perfectly crisp and golden brown. After cooking, each piece is topped with marinara sauce and a slice of mozzarella cheese, then returned to the air fryer to melt the cheese to a gooey perfection. Garnished with fresh basil, this dish is a delightful blend of crunchy, cheesy, and savory flavors that is sure to impress.
Marry Me Chicken Parmesan
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts halved horizontally (or 4 cutlets)
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1/2 c. panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 c. ground parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 c. marinara sauce
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese about 4 oz.
- Chopped fresh basil to serve
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces on both sides with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In a bowl, stir together the flour and garlic powder. To a second bowl, add the eggs. In a third bowl, stir together the panko, parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
- Working with 1 piece of chicken at a time, dredge the chicken in the flour, dip in the egg, then coat in the panko mixture, pressing as needed. Repeat until all of the chicken pieces are breaded. Spray the breaded chicken with nonstick cooking spray on all sides.
- Place the chicken pieces in a single layer in the air fryer basket, with about 1/2 inch of space between them. Cook in the air fryer set at 375°F for 6 minutes. Flip and continue to cook for 6 minutes more.
- Open the air fryer basket, and spoon about 2 tablespoons of marinara onto each piece of chicken. Top each with one mozzarella slice. Return to the air fryer, and cook until cheese is golden brown and bubbly, about 3 minutes. Top with basil.