Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
A lightened-up version of the classic Chicken Parmesan made in the air fryer, providing crispy, cheesy goodness without the guilt.
- 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: Poultry
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 the Chicken: Begin by gently pounding your chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Set Up Your Breading Station: In one shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bread the Chicken: Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Air Fry the Chicken: Lightly spritz both sides of the chicken and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Add the Sauce and Cheese: Spoon marinara sauce over each piece and sprinkle with mozzarella.
- Final Air Fry: Return the chicken to the air fryer and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let it rest and serve with extra marinara sauce.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days and reheated in the air fryer to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 180mg