Air Fryer Hen Parmesan – The Keep At House Chef

Attempt our unique Baked Chicken Parmesan or our Eggplant Parmesan for a vegetarian possibility.

Hen Parmesan, also called Hen Parmigiana, is a traditional Italian dish that has been round since what appears like eternally. Historically, it’s made by breading and frying hen cutlets, topping them with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, after which baking them within the oven. This time, we’re utilizing an air fryer as an alternative. Skip the frying and baking and nonetheless get a crispy exterior. It’s sooner and makes use of far much less oil.

Ingredient Notes

• Hen Breasts: Use boneless, skinless hen breasts for one of the best outcomes. Slicing and pounding them into skinny cutlets ensures they cook dinner shortly and evenly.
• All-Objective Flour: Used as the bottom for breading the hen.
• Breadcrumbs: We use a mix of Panko and Italian for a standard Italian herb taste and that crunchy, crispiness you get from the Panko breadcrumbs.
• Parmesan Cheese: Freshly grated parmesan works finest for max taste.
• Mozzarella Cheese: Use contemporary mozzarella for one of the best melting and taste. When you can’t discover contemporary mozzarella, thick slices of standard mozzarella will even work. Shredded can work too, simply be sure you make a great pile of it for melting.
• Marinara Sauce: You’ll be able to simply use store-bought as this recipe solely makes use of a 1/2 cup for the topping.
• Recent Basil: That is the traditional garnish for hen parm and it’s extra than simply fairly, it additionally provides taste. You may additionally use 1 teaspoon of dried basil for comfort.

Spritzing Oil

Whereas air frying is a method to get issues crispy with out frying, you continue to want somewhat oil to get issues golden and crisp.

Use olive oil, avocado oil, vegetable oil, or a high quality cooking spray.

In terms of making use of the oil, a lightweight spritz with an oil mister is all you want. Or simply gently brush it on. You’re aiming to evenly coat the floor of the meals, not soak it.

Why Pound Out Hen?

Pounding out your hen is an additional step that’s tempting to skip. I imply, certain, you can skip it, however the motive why you do it’s so that your hen will cook dinner extra evenly. That thinner finish that tapers off cooks so much sooner than the thick finish. Since air fryers cook dinner sooner than a skillet or oven, pounding them into an excellent thickness does so much to make it possible for no a part of your hen is overcooked.

Air Fryer Ideas

Use a Liner: Cleansing up is a breeze for those who use air fryer parchment liners. Much less scrubbing, extra having fun with.

Don’t Overcrowd: Give your meals some respiratory room within the air fryer basket. In case your air fryer isn’t large, cook dinner in batches—it’s value it for these completely golden outcomes. And don’t overlook to toss or shake every thing midway by so all of it cooks good and evenly.

Preserve an Eye on Issues: Air fryers work quick, and no person desires overcooked hen. Use a meat thermometer for those who can (to achieve a secure inside temperature of 165°F) and examine on issues towards the tip so that you nail that good doneness.

Serving Solutions

Pasta: We suggest an extended noodle like spaghetti, linguini, or fettuccini. Nevertheless, you may completely use your favourite pasta with this dish. Penne or farfalle (bowtie) are nice choices.

Salad: Add somewhat inexperienced to your meal with a straightforward aspect salad. We love a traditional Caesar Salad or a easy Arugula Salad.

Bread: Full this Italian meal with some scrumptious, buttery garlic bread or breadsticks.

Dessert: You realize we needed to embrace dessert! Go all out and make our decadent Chocolate Tiramisu.