Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

INGREDIENTS

• ▢1 boneless skinless chicken breast (or two small)
• ▢2 large eggs
• ▢¾ cup Panko bread crumbs
• ▢¼ cup + 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• ▢½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ▢¾ teaspoon salt
• ▢¼ teaspoon paprika
• ▢¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ▢¼ cup tomato sauce (seasoned tomato pasta sauce)
• ▢½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F.
• Split chicken breasts (butterflying them) to make two thinner pieces. Simply place your chicken breasts on a cutting board and place one hand flat on top. Use a sharp knife to cut the chicken breast in the middle all the way through. Pat dry with paper towel.
• Whisk eggs together in a large shallow dish.
• In another large shallow dish, combine bread crumbs, ¼ cup Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, paprila and black pepper.
• Coat chicken in egg mixture, and allow excess to drip off.
• Coat chicken in Panko mixture, pressing firmly to make sure they adhere well.
• Spray the air fryer basket with non-aerosol oil spray. Spray both sides of the chicken with oil spray as well and place into the air fryer.
• Cook for 5 minutes per side, until light golden.
• Top each with half of the tomato sauce and mozzarella. Divide remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan between the two and cook another 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Check that the internal temperature has reached a minimum of 165 degrees F. Serve.