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air fryer stuffed chicken parmesan in air fryer

Stuffed Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 830kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Ready to serve in 30 minutes, this stuffed chicken parmesan is cooked in the air fryer for one delicious bite. Perfectly crispy and easy to make.
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 slices low-moisture mozzarella cheese divided
  • 8 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • Sliced fresh basil optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 360°F for 5 minutes.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut a deep slit into each chicken breast lengthwise. Stuff each pocket with one slice of cheese (cut in half) and whole fresh basil leaves. Use toothpicks to secure the open edges closed.
    2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 4 slices low-moisture mozzarella cheese, 8 fresh basil leaves
  • In a shallow bowl, add breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Mix well. In a separate shallow bowl add flour. In a third shallow bowl, add 2 eggs and beat well.
    1 cup Panko breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ cup all-purpose flour, 2 large eggs
  • Dredge the chicken into the flour, followed by the egg and finally the panko bread crumb mixture. Make sure to evenly coat both sides. Place chicken into air fryer basket.
  • Cook chicken at 360°F degrees for 20 minutes. When cooking cycle is complete, top each breast with sauce and one slice of cheese (you may need to cut in half). Continue to cook for 1 additional minute until cheese is melted.
    1 cup marinara sauce
  • Remove and sprinkle with fresh chopped basil before serving.
    Sliced fresh basil

Notes

  • Make this air fryer stuffed chicken parmesan gluten-free by using GF breadcrumbs.
  • Make sure the air fryer is fully preheated so that the chicken cooks evenly all the way through.
  • Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket, cook in two batches if needed.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 830kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 82g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 384mg | Sodium: 2338mg | Potassium: 1525mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1421IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 637mg | Iron: 7mg