Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches (Air Fryer Recipe)
These chicken parmesan sandwiches are an easy air fryer recipe that make delicious use of your leftovers. Breaded chicken tenders get slathered with marinara and cheese and nestled onto a ciabatta rolls. Perfect for an easy lunch or dinner!
We use breaded chicken tenders a lot in our house.
Our boys love them and they are so easy to turn into a complete meal or turn into yummy wraps and sandwiches like Southern Bird Dog Sandwiches or California Club Chicken Wraps.
Honestly turning them into air fryer chicken parmesan sandwiches seems like a no brainer, and I can’t believe I’ve never done it and shared it before!
They are so easy and delicious and the absolutely perfect way to turn leftover chicken tenders into a new meal perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
To make this you’ll need:
- Chicken tenders– Leftover breaded chicken tenders are perfect for this
- Butter– Melted
- Garlic powder– To sprinkle on the rolls
- Ciabatta rolls– Cut in half
- Marinara sauce– If you have homemade marinara in your fridge use that otherwise jarred is fine!
- Cheese– Sliced provolone or sliced mozzarella work well
How to Make
These chicken parmesan sandwiches are such an easy air fryer recipe!
Start by letting your breaded chicken tender crisp back up by air frying at 350 for 5 minutes.
Then, whisk the melted butter and garlic powder together in a small bowl.
Spread the mixture over the cut side of both rolls.
Then add the 4 pieces of bread to the air fryer basket with the buttered side up.
Air fry them at 350 for 2 minutes.
Spread the marinara over the bottom rolls, then add the chicken tenders and top with cheese and sauce/
Close the sandwiches and serve warm.
Enjoy!
Storing Leftovers
I don’t recommend saving leftovers as the sandwiches will get soggy.
Tips and Tricks
- You can use any sturdy bakery style roll if you can’t find ciabatta.
- While the recipe calls for leftover breaded chicken tenders, you could use frozen chicken tenders. If you use frozen tenders, cook them according to the instructions on the package or air fry them at 380 degrees for 11 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- I recommend provolone for flavor but any sliced Italian cheese will work.
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Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches (Air Fryer Recipe)
Ingredients
- 3-4 leftover breaded chicken tenders
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- pinch garlic powder
- 2 ciabatta rolls halved
- 2 tbsp marinara sauce
- 2 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Crisp your leftover breaded chicken tender up, preferably in an air fryer at 350° for 5 minutes.3-4 leftover breaded chicken tenders
- Add the melted butter and garlic powder to a small bowl, whisking together until evenly combined. Baste this over the cut side of both rolls2 tbsp melted butter, 2 ciabatta rolls, pinch garlic powder
- Add all four pieces of bread to the basket of your air fryer. cut and buttered side up. Then air fry them at 350° for 2 minutes.
- Add two tablespoons of marinara sauce evenly out over the bottom rolls. Add chicken tenders to them. Top with cheese, then with the remaining sauce. Air fry for another 2 minutes.2 tbsp marinara sauce, 2 slices provolone cheese
- Close the sandwiches, serve warm, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use any sturdy bakery style roll if you can’t find ciabatta.
- While the recipe calls for leftover breaded chicken tenders, you could use frozen chicken tenders. If you use frozen tenders, cook them according to the instructions on the package or air fry them at 380 degrees for 11 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- I recommend provolone for flavor but any sliced Italian cheese will work.
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