Air Fryer Hen Parmesan – The Keep At Dwelling Chef

Attempt our authentic Baked Chicken Parmesan or our Eggplant Parmesan for a vegetarian possibility.

Why Our Recipe

• A basic rooster parmesan made straightforward within the air fryer, and able to eat in simply 25 minutes.
• Nonetheless get completely crispy breaded rooster with out the surplus oil.
• It’s the proper dinner for one or two.

Hen Parmesan, also called Hen Parmigiana, is a basic Italian dish that has been round since what seems like without end. Historically, it’s made by breading and frying rooster cutlets, topping them with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, after which baking them within the oven. This time, we’re utilizing an air fryer as a substitute. Skip the frying and baking and nonetheless get a crispy exterior. It’s quicker and makes use of far much less oil.

Ingredient Notes

• Hen Breasts: Use boneless, skinless rooster breasts for the very best outcomes. Slicing and pounding them into skinny cutlets ensures they cook dinner shortly and evenly.
• All-Function Flour: Used as the bottom for breading the rooster.
• Breadcrumbs: We use a mix of Panko and Italian for a standard Italian herb taste and that crunchy, crispiness you get from the Panko breadcrumbs.
• Parmesan Cheese: Freshly grated parmesan works finest for max taste.
• Mozzarella Cheese: Use recent mozzarella for the very best melting and taste. When you can’t discover recent mozzarella, thick slices of normal mozzarella may even work. Shredded can work too, simply make sure to make a superb pile of it for melting.
• Marinara Sauce: You may simply use store-bought as this recipe solely makes use of a 1/2 cup for the topping.
• Recent Basil: That is the basic garnish for rooster parm and it’s extra than simply fairly, it additionally provides taste. You can additionally use 1 teaspoon of dried basil for comfort.

Spritzing Oil

Whereas air frying is a approach to get issues crispy with out frying, you continue to want a bit oil to get issues golden and crisp.

Use olive oil, avocado oil, vegetable oil, or a high quality cooking spray.

On the subject of making use of the oil, a light-weight spritz with an oil mister is all you want. Or simply gently brush it on. You’re aiming to calmly coat the floor of the meals, not soak it.

Why Pound Out Hen?

Pounding out your rooster is an additional step that’s tempting to skip. I imply, certain, you can skip it, however the purpose why you do it’s so that your rooster will cook dinner extra evenly. That thinner finish that tapers off cooks quite a bit quicker than the thick finish. Since air fryers cook dinner quicker than a skillet or oven, pounding them into a good thickness does quite a bit to make it possible for no a part of your rooster is overcooked.

Air Fryer Suggestions

Use a Liner: Cleansing up is a breeze for those who use air fryer parchment liners. Much less scrubbing, extra having fun with.

Don’t Overcrowd: Give your meals some respiratory room within the air fryer basket. In case your air fryer isn’t big, cook dinner in batches—it’s price it for these completely golden outcomes. And don’t neglect to toss or shake all the things midway by means of so all of it cooks good and evenly.

Maintain an Eye on Issues: Air fryers work quick, and no person desires overcooked rooster. Use a meat thermometer for those who can (to achieve a protected inside temperature of 165°F) and test on issues towards the tip so that you nail that good doneness.

Serving Strategies

Pasta: We suggest a protracted noodle like spaghetti, linguini, or fettuccini. Nevertheless, you possibly can completely use your favourite pasta with this dish. Penne or farfalle (bowtie) are nice choices.

Salad: Add a bit inexperienced to your meal with a simple aspect salad. We love a basic Caesar Salad or a easy Arugula Salad.

Bread: Full this Italian meal with some scrumptious, buttery garlic bread or breadsticks.

Dessert: You already know we needed to embrace dessert! Go all out and make our decadent Chocolate Tiramisu.