Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Pasta
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Pasta
Ingredients
For the Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 1 1/2 pounds total, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- olive oil spray, as needed
- 1 cup marinara sauce, warmed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- fresh basil, for garnish, chopped
For the Pasta
- 12 ounces spaghetti or your favorite pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Set up a dredging station: Place flour in a shallow dish, beaten eggs in a second shallow dish, and in a third shallow dish, combine Panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Dredge each chicken breast: first in flour, shaking off excess; then in egg, letting excess drip off; and finally, press firmly into the Panko mixture to ensure a good coating on all sides.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Lightly spray the breaded chicken breasts with olive oil spray on both sides. Place the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375
- 5
While the chicken is air frying, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the marinara sauce. Toss to coat. Stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the air fryer. Spoon about 1/4 cup of warmed marinara sauce over each chicken breast, then top with 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Return the chicken to the air fryer for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 375
- 10
Serve the Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan immediately over the prepared pasta. Garnish with fresh chopped basil and extra grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Pasta
For the Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 1 1/2 pounds total, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- olive oil spray, as needed
- 1 cup marinara sauce, warmed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- fresh basil, for garnish, chopped
For the Pasta
- 12 ounces spaghetti or your favorite pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Set up a dredging station: Place flour in a shallow dish, beaten eggs in a second shallow dish, and in a third shallow dish, combine Panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Dredge each chicken breast: first in flour, shaking off excess; then in egg, letting excess drip off; and finally, press firmly into the Panko mixture to ensure a good coating on all sides.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Lightly spray the breaded chicken breasts with olive oil spray on both sides. Place the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375 - 5
While the chicken is air frying, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the marinara sauce. Toss to coat. Stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the air fryer. Spoon about 1/4 cup of warmed marinara sauce over each chicken breast, then top with 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Return the chicken to the air fryer for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 375 - 10
Serve the Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan immediately over the prepared pasta. Garnish with fresh chopped basil and extra grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min