Gluten Free Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Total time40 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time20 min

Thin-pounded chicken cutlets get pressed into a crisp, savory crumb coating packed with Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning, then air fried until deeply golden and crackly-edged. A quick blast in the basket after topping with marinara and melted mozzarella gives you that bubbling, pizzeria-style finish without ever touching a deep fryer. The result is juicy, tender chicken under a crunchy crust, sauced and cheesy in all the right places, with fresh torn basil for a bright finishing touch. It's a satisfying weeknight dinner that comes together fast and reheats beautifully for lunch the next day. This version is a great fit for a gluten free table, so you can enjoy the classic combo of crispy chicken, melty cheese, and garlicky marinara without any of the usual fuss.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the chicken

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lb total)
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½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For the breading

½ cup all-purpose flour
Chef's tip
Choose a gluten-free baking blend labeled 1:1 or cup-for-cup and use the same amount. Almond and coconut flour won't work the same way.
2 large eggs
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp italian seasoning
½ tsp garlic powder
olive oil spray

For the topping

1 cup marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

For serving

2 tbsp fresh basil, torn (optional)

Instructions

1
Halve each chicken breast horizontally to create 4 thin cutlets. Place each cutlet between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Season both sides with the salt and pepper.
2
Set up a three-bowl breading station: flour in the first bowl, beaten eggs in the second, and panko combined with the grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder in the third.

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