Dairy Free Gluten Free Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Total time35 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time20 min

Dairy Free Gluten Free Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Juicy chicken cutlets get pounded thin, seasoned, and coated in a crisp, golden breading built from gluten free flour and panko for that satisfying crunch without any deep-fry mess. The air fryer does all the work here, turning out cutlets with a deeply golden, crackly crust in under fifteen minutes, then finishing them under a warm layer of marinara sauce until it's bubbling at the edges. A scatter of torn fresh basil at the end adds a bright, herby finish that plays perfectly against the savory tomato sauce. It's a weeknight-friendly take on a classic comfort dish, and it holds up as a genuinely satisfying option for a dairy free table. Every bite still delivers that golden crunch and saucy, cozy payoff you want from chicken parm, just without the fuss of frying.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
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½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For the breading

½ cup gluten free flour
2 large eggs
1 cup gluten free panko breadcrumbs
⅓ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
Chef's tip
Match the form the recipe uses - grated for sprinkling and sauces, a firm wedge for shaving. If the recipe melts the cheese, choose a product labeled meltable.
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried italian seasoning
olive oil spray

For topping

1 cup marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Chef's tip
If the dish is baked or melted, cover it or keep the heat gentle - dairy-free shreds melt more slowly than dairy cheese.

For serving

2 tbsp fresh basil, torn (optional)

Instructions

1
Place each chicken breast 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-station breading line: gluten free flour in the first shallow bowl, eggs beaten in the second, and gluten free panko mixed with the grated Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in the third.

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