Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
A healthier twist on the classic Italian-American Chicken Parmesan, made in the air fryer for a crispy, delicious meal without the excess oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option Available
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Spray both sides of the chicken breasts lightly with olive oil.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes.
- Flip the chicken over, add marinara sauce on top, and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted.
- Serve with a side of pasta or a fresh salad.
Notes
For extra crispiness, consider adding a few more minutes to the cooking time. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 70mg