Easy Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe (Crispy & Cheesy)
Introduction
Yield: 2 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
●400 grams chicken breast boneless skinless (cut from middle to make 2 portions)
●100 grams golden breadcrumbs
●32 grams Parmesan cheese
●2 egg beaten
●2 grams Salt
●10 grams fresh parsley
●2 mozzarella cheese slice
●Marinara sauce for serving
●Cooking spray
Recipe type：Entrees
RECIPES: Cosori Dual Blaze Smart Air Fryer By: delish.by.inayah
Direction
1.Mix breadcrumbs, parsley and parmesan cheese together in a bowl. In a separate bowl mix Flour and salt.
2.Coat each breast piece first in flour mixture, then dip in beaten egg and roll in breadcrumbs.
3.Spray the coated breast on both sides with cooking spray.
4.Place coated breast into the Cosori Dual Blaze Smart Air Fryer basket.
5.Select chicken then press Start/Pause.
6.Place 1 slice of mozzarella cheese onto each breast when 4 minutes remains on the timer.
7.Remove chicken breast when done, garnish with fresh parsley and serve with marinara sauce.
How to Keep Chicken Parmesan Crispy in an Air Fryer?
The biggest challenge when making Chicken Parm is preventing the crunchy breading from turning into a soggy mess once the sauce is added. Here is the ultimate air fryer sequence to keep that crust shatteringly crisp:
The Two-Stage Bake: Always air fry your breaded chicken fillets completely first until they are fully cooked, golden-brown, and crispy on both sides.
The Layering Trick: Instead of drowning the entire chicken in sauce, spoon a small amount of rich marinara sauce only on the center top of each crispy fillet, then immediately cover the sauce with your thick slice of Mozzarella cheese. This creates a protective shield, allowing the edges of the breaded chicken to stay ultra-crispy in your COSORI air fryer while the cheese melts into bubbly perfection!
Can You Make This Recipe Gluten-Free in the Air Fryer?
Absolutely! Chicken Parmesan is incredibly easy to adapt for a gluten-free diet without sacrificing any of that signature texture.
The Simple Swaps: Replace the standard all-purpose flour with cornflour or a gluten-free flour blend for the initial dredging. For the main coating, swap regular breadcrumbs for your favorite gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed pork rinds (pork scratchings). The high-velocity hot air of the COSORI air fryer toasts these alternative coatings beautifully, giving you an identical, satisfying crunch that is entirely gluten-free!
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