The Recipe · No.1048 · Chicken Parmesan Sub

Chicken Parmesan Sub, and where to source it

Chicken Parmesan Sub — Worth The Hunt WORTH THE HUNT Chicken Parmesan Sub American 5best2buy.com

Toast the cut roll before it's built — an untoasted roll turns to paste under the sauce. Sauce the cutlet, not the bread, and only right before it goes under the broiler, so the crust you fried stays crisp instead of dissolving.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep25 min
Cook25 min
Makesmakes 4
CuisineAmerican
Cost$$
Contains  dairy · eggs · gluten
Make it gluten-free: swap in gluten-free versions of the wheat items (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 4 servings
Chicken breasts
Pounded thin and even so they fry fast and fit the roll.
4 cutlets
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Italian breadcrumbs
Seasoned crumbs for the crust; add grated parmesan to the mix.
1.5 cups
Local / market
Eggs
The dredge glue between flour and crumb.
2 eggs
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Marinara sauce
A good jarred or homemade marinara. Warm it before building.
2 cups
Local / market
Fresh mozzarella
Sliced; it melts into the classic pull. Low-moisture melts more evenly.
8 oz
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Hero rolls
Sturdy sub rolls with a crust that holds up; toast the cut faces.
4 rolls
Local / market
Parmesan
Grated into the crumbs and over the top before broiling.
1/2 cup
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The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● A fair little treat
A reasonable little indulgence.
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
Air fryerSheet pan
The Method
  1. Bread the cutletsDredge pounded cutlets in flour, egg, then parmesan breadcrumbs.
  2. Fry crispShallow-fry until golden and cooked through; drain on a rack.
  3. Toast the rollsToast the cut faces of the rolls until firm and lightly golden.
  4. Build and topSet a cutlet in each roll, spoon on warm marinara, and blanket with mozzarella and parmesan.
  5. Melt and closeBroil open-faced until the cheese bubbles, then close and serve hot.
The Toolkit

Skillet · Sheet pan · Meat mallet

Straight Answers
Can you make Chicken Parmesan Sub in an air fryer? — Yes

Yes — this is exactly what an air fryer does well. Work in a single layer so the air can move, and shake or flip halfway for even crisping. It runs a touch faster than the oven, so check early.

Can you freeze Chicken Parmesan Sub? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Chicken Parmesan Sub ahead of time? — Prep ahead

Best fried to order — the crunch fades if it sits. Do the breading or shaping ahead and cook it fresh when you serve.

Is Chicken Parmesan Sub gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in gluten-free versions of the wheat items (check the other labels too).

Is Chicken Parmesan Sub vegan? — No

No — it contains meat, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

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