Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
A delightful twist on the classic Italian chicken parmesan, featuring crispy chicken breasts coated with breadcrumbs and topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese, all made in an air fryer.
- 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 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (190°C).
- Mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a shallow bowl.
- Coat each chicken breast with the breadcrumb mixture. Press gently to ensure it adheres.
- Spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the coated chicken breasts in a single layer.
- Lightly spray the tops of the chicken and cook for about 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Spoon marinara sauce over each chicken piece in the final minutes of cooking and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Continue cooking until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For a healthier option, swap for whole wheat breadcrumbs or fresh herbs in the Italian seasoning. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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