Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
A delightful twist on the classic Chicken Parmesan, made healthier and easier with the air fryer. Crispy breaded chicken topped with marinara and gooey cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option Available
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Chicken Breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs, preferably Italian-seasoned
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 2 Eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Marinara Sauce, plus more for serving
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
- Olive Oil Spray (just a few spritzes for crisping)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and wash the chicken breasts, patting them dry.
- Set Up the Breading Station: In three bowls, place beaten eggs, breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip chicken in eggs, then in breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Air Fry the Chicken: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C), spritz basket with olive oil, and cook the chicken for 10 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Add the Cheese and Marinara: Top cooked chicken with marinara and mozzarella, then air fry again for 3-5 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy!: Plate with extra marinara, garnish, and dig in!
Notes
Don’t rush the breading for best crunch. Check internal temperature of chicken to reach 165°F (75°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Find it online: https://recypez.com/air-fryer-chicken-parmesan-recipe/