Pioneer Woman Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Craving restaurant-quality chicken parmesan at home? This Pioneer Woman Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe it easy!
Equipment
- Air fryer (any size works)
- Mixing bowls (2-3 medium bowls)
- Meat tenderizer
- Shallow dishes
- Cooking spray
- Tongs
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs beaten well
- 1½ cups Italian breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish optional
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness.
- This helps them cook uniformly.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set aside on a clean plate.
- Place flour in first shallow dish.
- Beat eggs in second dish thoroughly.
- Mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Put this mixture in third dish.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour first.
- Shake off any excess flour gently.
- Dip into beaten eggs completely.
- Finally, press into breadcrumb mixture firmly.
- Make sure all sides are covered well.
- Set air fryer to 380°F.
- Let it preheat for 3-5 minutes.
- This ensures even cooking throughout.
- Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place breaded chicken in single layer.
- Don't overcrowd the basket at all.
- Spray tops lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook for 10 minutes at 380°F.
- Flip chicken carefully with tongs.
- Cook another 8-10 minutes until golden.
- Spoon marinara sauce over each piece.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously on top.
- Cook 2-3 more minutes until melted.
- Cheese should be bubbly and golden.
- Remove chicken from air fryer carefully.
- Let rest for 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Don't skip pounding the chicken thin.
- Even thickness ensures perfect cooking every time.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch factor.
- They create a crispier coating overall.
- Spray chicken generously before air frying.
- This helps achieve golden brown color.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F for safety.
- Let chicken rest before cutting into it.
- This keeps all the juices inside.
- Use good quality marinara sauce always.
- It makes a huge flavor difference.
- Shred mozzarella yourself from a block.
- Pre-shredded cheese doesn't melt as well.
- Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket.
- Cook in batches if needed for best results.