Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (or 2 chicken cutlets)
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (divided)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 cup prepared tomato sauce
  • 2 slices fresh mozzarella cheese (or 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella)

Instruction

  • If needed per your air fryer model, preheat to 370 degrees F.
  • Place one hand flat on top of a chicken breast and holding a knife parallel to the cutting board, slice it horizontally, from the thick end to the thin end, into two even pieces. If your chicken cutlets are not even in thickness, place the pieces of chicken in between two slices of plastic wrap and pound to even thickness.
  • Prepare the breading station by setting up 3 shallow dishes. In the first dish, mix the flour with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. In the second dish, whisk the egg with 2 tablespoons of water and a pinch of salt. In the final dish, combine the panko, Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
  • Dredge the chicken in the four, shaking off the excess, then dip into the egg mixture. Allow the excess egg to drip off and then finally coat the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere and place on a plate. Spray the top with cooking spray.
  • Place the chicken, sprayed side down, in the basket or tray of the air fryer. Spray the chicken again with cooking dpray, so that now each side has been coated in cooking spray. Air fry for 6 minutes at 370 degrees F. Remove the basket/tray from the air fryer and flip the chicken. Return to the air fryer for 4 minutes.
  • Remove the basket or tray from the air fryer and top each piece of chicken with about 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  • Return to the air fryer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • Serve immediately.