Description
Enjoy a healthier twist on a classic Italian favorite with this easy Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan recipe. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and topped with gooey cheese and marinara sauce, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
For Serving:
- ½ cup marinara sauce
- 6 tbsp reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Prepare Breading Station: Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls for flour, eggs, and breadcrumb mixture.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat in panko-Parmesan mixture.
- Air Fry: Arrange chicken in the air fryer basket and cook for 6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Warm Marinara: Heat marinara sauce while chicken cooks.
- Top Chicken: Top cooked chicken with marinara and mozzarella.
- Finish Cooking: Return chicken to the air fryer and cook until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Serve immediately with preferred sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Parmesan Recipe, Air Fryer Recipe, Italian Chicken Recipe
