Description
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan delivers a lighter, crispy Parmesan-crusted chicken topped with marinara and melted mozzarella for a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (or panko for extra crunch)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg, beaten
- ½ cup marinara sauce
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F (190°C).
- In a shallow dish, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dip chicken breasts into the beaten egg, then coat evenly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil. Place chicken in the basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 10 minutes, flip, and cook another 5–7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Spoon marinara sauce over each chicken piece and top with shredded mozzarella.
- Return to the air fryer for 2–3 minutes, just until the cheese melts.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve hot with pasta, salad, or roasted veggies.
Notes
- If needed, pound chicken to even thickness for consistent cooking.
- For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs.
- Lightly brush or spray with olive oil to help crisping.
- Cooking times may vary with different air fryer models.
- Pair with pasta, a green salad, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 350 kcal per serving
- Sugar: Approximately 3 g
- Sodium: Approximately 500 mg
- Fat: Approximately 18 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 20 g
- Fiber: Approximately 1 g
- Protein: Approximately 28 g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 140 mg
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