Air-Fried Chicken Parmesan

Instructions

• 1Insert the oven rack into position 2 Down. Set the oven to Bake & Roast, Super Convection 350°F, for 9 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
• 2Combine the crumbs and oil and rub together. Spread evenly over the roasting pan.
• 3Once preheated, place the pan in the oven and bake for 9 minutes. Halfway through cooking stir the crumbs and continue cooking. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
• 4Cut each chicken breast in half horizontally and set aside.
• 5The crumbs should be golden brown. If not, press A Bit More.
  Tip: It may need a little more or a little less extra cooking time, best to keep an eye on it.
• 6Combine the flour, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Place the eggs, milk and parmesan in a separate dish and whisk to combine. Remove ¼ cup of the toasted crumbs and set aside. Place the remaining crumbs in a third dish.
• 7Coat each piece of chicken in the flour, shaking off the excess. Dip in the egg mixture, allowing the excess to drain. Coat in the crumbs, shaking off any excess. Place in a single layer in the air fry basket.
• 8Move the oven rack to position 3 Down. Adjust the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 400°F, for 18 minutes and press Start.
• 9When the oven signals, place the clean roasting pan on the rack to catch any drips during cooking. Place the basket into position 1 and air fry for 18 minutes. When the oven signals, turn the chicken and continue cooking. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
• 10To make the marinara sauce, heat the oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring for 1 minute, or until golden. Add the tomatoes and stir, then add the salt, sugar and oregano. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes for the flavors to develop.
• 11The chicken is ready when a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads a minimum of 165°F. If not, press A Bit More. Remove the roasting pan from the oven.
  Tip: It may need a little more or a little less extra cooking time, best to keep an eye on it.
• 12Spread three-quarters of the marinara sauce over the base of a deep 8-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle with the basil. Top with the chicken and pour over the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with the cheese and reserved crumbs.
• 13Adjust the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 410°F, for 8 minutes and press Start.
• 14When the oven signals, place the baking dish in the oven and air fry for 8 minutes. When the oven signals during cooking, check the chicken and rotate the dish, if necessary.
• 15The cheese should be melted and the top golden. If not, press A Bit More.
  Tip: It may need a little more or a little less extra cooking time, best to keep an eye on it.
• 16Sprinkle the chicken parmesan with basil leaves and serve.