Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
If you haven't made Chicken Parmesan in an air fryer yet, consider this your invitation to get started. This recipe yields crispy, juicy chicken and ultra-melty cheese, which pairs beautifully with the acidity of tomato sauce. Before the final cook in the air fryer, be sure to line the inside of the basket with aluminum foil, and coat the foil with cooking spray to prevent sticking. As for serving? You can pair the chicken with a salad, such as a classic Caesar, or go for garlicky broccoli, Broccolini, or broccoli rabe.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic (about 2 garlic cloves)
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 (10-ounce) can tomato puree or sauce
- 1 tablespoon, plus 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil, divided
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided, plus more for garnish
- 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh oregano, divided
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 2 (6- to 8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup (about 2 1/8 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 ¼ cup panko
- 2 ½ ounces Parmesan cheese, shredded (about 2/3 cup), divided
- Cooking spray
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut evenly into 4 slices