Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
A delightful air fryer chicken Parmesan that’s easy to prepare, featuring a crispy crust and melty cheese topping, perfect for hectic weeknights or family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless 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 the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix together the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Coat each chicken breast evenly with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing down to ensure it adheres.
- Spray both sides of the coated chicken breasts with olive oil spray for a crispy finish.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket. Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked.
- Top each piece of chicken with marinara sauce and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top in the last 2 minutes of cooking. Allow it to melt beautifully.
- Serve it on a plate over pasta, or enjoy it on its own!
Notes
Press the breadcrumb mixture firmly onto the chicken for better adherence. Substitute marinara sauce with pesto for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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