Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan & Spaghetti
with Cheesy Panko Crust, Marinara & Basil
- Milk
- Wheat
Tender chicken cutlets get slathered with sour cream, then topped in an herb-kissed panko-Parmesan crust and air-fried until crispy and golden. Add some melty mozzarella on top and serve alongside perfectly al dente spaghetti tossed in a basil-infused red sauce. Best of all? The air fryer delivers perfectly crunchy chicken in without the oily mess of deep-frying!
Ingredients
14 ounce
Marinara Sauce
1.5 tablespoon
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
½ cup
Mozzarella Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1 tablespoon
Italian Seasoning
3 tablespoon
Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
12 ounce
Chicken Cutlets
¼ cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
(Contains: Wheat)
6 ounce
Spaghetti
(Contains: Wheat)
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
1 ounce
Basil Paste
Not included in your delivery
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
2 teaspoon (tsp)
Olive Oil
2 unit
Cooking Spray
1 tablespoon (tbsp)
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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Once water is boiling, add spaghetti to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes.
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Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water (¾ cup for 4 servings), then drain (keep empty pot handy for Step 4).
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While pasta cooks, in a small bowl, combine panko, half the Parmesan, half the Italian Seasoning (you’ll use the rest in the next step), a large drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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Pat chicken* dry with paper towels; season all over with remaining Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper.
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Coat an air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray; place chicken in basket (for 4 servings, work in batches if necessary). Spread tops of chicken with sour cream. Mound with panko mixture, pressing to adhere (no need to coat the undersides).
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Air-fry at 390 degrees until crust is browned and chicken is cooked through, 8-10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, in pot used for spaghetti, combine marinara, garlic powder, half the basil paste, and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) over medium heat.
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Add drained spaghetti and splashes of reserved pasta cooking water. Cook, tossing, until sauce has reached desired consistency and pasta is evenly coated, 2-3 minutes.
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Taste and season with salt and pepper.
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Once chicken has cooked 8-10 minutes, remove basket from air fryer and carefully top coated chicken with mozzarella.
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Return basket to air fryer; air-fry until cheese melts, 30-60 seconds more.
- Transfer chicken to a cutting board.
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Slice chicken crosswise. Top with remaining basil paste.
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Divide pasta between shallow bowls. Top with remaining Parmesan and chicken. Serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Apr 2026- Flavor: The sauce gets rave reviews for being rich and delicious, though some found it sweet and suggest adding garlic or red pepper flakes.
- Ease of prep: This recipe is praised for being easy and quick to put together with minimal cleanup.
- Suggestions: Air fryer times vary significantly — check doneness with a thermometer and expect 15-25 minutes instead of the suggested 8-10. Use less Italian seasoning to avoid overpowering the chicken.
- Portions: Most found generous portions with plenty for two, though some wanted extra sauce or a side vegetable.
