Gluten Free Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Parmesan is one of those comfort food classics that can feel completely off-limits once you're navigating a wheat-free lifestyle — but this version proves it absolutely doesn't have to be. The secret is a three-step breading station using gluten free flour and gluten free panko breadcrumbs mixed with finely grated Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning, which builds a coating that crisps up beautifully in the air fryer without a drop of oil beyond a light spray. Pounding the chicken to an even half-inch thickness means every cutlet cooks through evenly and stays juicy, hitting that safe 165°F internal temperature right as the crust turns deep golden. Once the cutlets are done, a spoonful of marinara and a blanket of shredded mozzarella go back into the air fryer for two minutes until the cheese is bubbling at the edges — it looks and tastes like something from a proper Italian-American restaurant. The whole recipe serves four, making it an easy weeknight dinner that doesn't require a separate "safe" plate for anyone at the table. Torn fresh basil scattered over the top at the end adds a bright, herby finish that really pulls everything together.
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4 servings
For the chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 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
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried italian seasoning
- olive oil spray
For topping
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella 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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