Air Fryer Reference
Chicken Parmesan
protein · fresh
- Temperature
- 380 °F
- 193 °C
- Total time
- 14 min
- 2 breaded breasts in a single layer.
- Flip at
- 7 min
- flip once
- Internal temp
- 165 °F
- 74 °C
Doneness
The breading is golden and crisp under bubbling, melted cheese and the chicken reads 165 °F (74 °C). Add the sauce and cheese only after the crust has set, or it turns soft.
Oil & seasoning
Mist the breading so it browns and crisps before the toppings go on.
Season with: Italian breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, marinara, mozzarella, basil.
Watch out for
- Crisp the breaded chicken first, then add sauce and cheese near the end.
- Confirm 165 °F before topping — crust color isn't a doneness cue.
- Pound the breast even so it cooks through before the crust burns.
- Don't drown it in sauce, or the crust goes soggy.