Craving a quick and delicious meal? This Parmesan chicken recipe is your answer. Using frozen chicken patties, you can create a restaurant-quality dish in your air fryer in just minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful main course. The combination of crispy chicken, savory marinara, and melted cheese is irresistible.

⏱ Time: 15 min
👥 Servings: 4
📊 Level: Easy
🥗 6 ingredients
Crispy Parmesan Chicken Perfection - Parmesan chicken: Make this ultimate air fryer recipe in under 15 minutes. Crispy, cheesy, and incredibly easy for a perfec

Crispy Parmesan Chicken Perfection

Craving a quick and delicious meal? This Parmesan chicken recipe is your answer. Using frozen chicken patties, you can create a restaurant-quality dish in your air fryer in just minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful main course. The combination of crispy chicken, savory marinara, and melted cheese is irresistible.
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Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 frozen pre-cooked breaded chicken patties or fillets
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish
  • Cooked pasta for serving

Method
 

  1. Place the frozen breaded chicken patties in a single layer in your air fryer basket.
  2. Air fry at 380°F (193°C) for 10 minutes. Then, flip the chicken pieces.
  3. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce onto each chicken fillet. Sprinkle generously with shredded mozzarella cheese and optional Parmesan.
  4. Air fry for another 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is perfectly melted and bubbly.
  5. Carefully remove the chicken from the air fryer. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
  6. Serve immediately over cooked pasta.

Notes

– For an extra flavor boost, add a pinch of garlic powder or Italian seasoning to the marinara sauce before topping the chicken.
– Ensure your cheese is fully melted and bubbly; this is key to that satisfying cheesy pull!
– Serve with your favorite pasta, a simple green salad, or steamed vegetables for a complete and balanced meal.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.

Pro tips

  • For an extra flavor boost, add a pinch of garlic powder or Italian seasoning to the marinara sauce before topping the chicken.
  • Ensure your cheese is fully melted and bubbly; this is key to that satisfying cheesy pull!
  • Serve with your favorite pasta, a simple green salad, or steamed vegetables for a complete and balanced meal.

Enjoy this incredibly simple yet satisfying Parmesan chicken. It’s a guaranteed hit for the whole family!

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