Description:
Crispy, breaded chicken breasts topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese, cooked perfectly in an air fryer for a quick and satisfying meal.
Cooking Equipment Needed:
- Air fryer Shallow dishes for breading Tongs
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Cooking Time:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Cooking Steps:
Prepare Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to even thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
Breading Station: Set up three shallow dishes ??one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of panko, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
Bread Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, then coat with the panko mixture.
Cook in Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375F (190C). Place the breaded chicken in the air fryer basket and cook for 6 minutes. Flip the chicken, top with marinara sauce and mozzarella, and cook for another 6 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve: Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh basil or parsley.
