Air Fryer Rooster Parmesan – The Keep At Residence Chef

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

Rooster Parmesan, also referred to as Rooster Parmigiana, is a traditional Italian dish that has been round since what appears like perpetually. 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 a substitute. Skip the frying and baking and nonetheless get a crispy exterior. It’s quicker and makes use of far much less oil.

Ingredient Notes

• Rooster Breasts: Use boneless, skinless hen breasts for one of the best outcomes. Chopping and pounding them into skinny cutlets ensures they cook dinner shortly and evenly.
• All-Function 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 greatest for max taste.
• Mozzarella Cheese: Use contemporary mozzarella for one of the best melting and taste. For those who can’t discover contemporary mozzarella, thick slices of normal mozzarella can even work. Shredded can work too, simply remember to make an excellent pile of it for melting.
• Marinara Sauce: You possibly can simply use store-bought as this recipe solely makes use of a 1/2 cup for the topping.
• Contemporary Basil: That is the traditional garnish for hen parm and it’s extra than simply fairly, it additionally provides taste. You possibly can 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 a bit oil to get issues golden and crisp.

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

With regards to 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 calmly coat the floor of the meals, not soak it.

Why Pound Out Rooster?

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

Air Fryer Suggestions

Use a Liner: Cleansing up is a breeze if you happen to use air fryer parchment liners. Much less scrubbing, extra having fun with.

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

Maintain an Eye on Issues: Air fryers work quick, and no one needs overcooked hen. Use a meat thermometer if you happen to can (to succeed in a secure inner temperature of 165°F) and verify on issues towards the top so that you nail that excellent doneness.

Serving Options

Pasta: We advocate 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 a bit inexperienced to your meal with a straightforward facet 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 already know we needed to embrace dessert! Go all out and make our decadent Chocolate Tiramisu.