5.0 from 246 votes
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
Quick and easy to make, this air fryer chicken parmesan comes out so juicy and delicious. Simple ingredients and perfectly crispy!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
24 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 503 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pound chicken breast 3-4 pieces equal size
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 ¼ cups seasoned breadcrumbs
- ½ cup marinara sauce
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese sliced
- fresh basil for serving
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in a plastic bag or wrap them in plastic wrap and pound them until the breast is a uniform ¼-½” thick.
- Add the flour to a shallow bowl, the beaten egg to another shallow bowl, and the breadcrumbs to a third bowl.
- Dip the chicken breasts one at a time into the flour, followed by the eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray and add the breaded chicken, making sure not to overcrowd the basket.
- Cook the chicken breasts at 375°F for 10 minutes.
- Flip the chicken and top with marinara (about 2 tablespoons each), followed by one ounce of mozzarella each.
- Cook for an additional 4 minutes at 375°F, or until the cheese has melted. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil, if desired.
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Notes
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. They can be reheated in the air fryer at 375°F for 4 minutes to get it nice and crispy again.
Nutrition Information
Calories
503kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
51g
(102%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
173mg
(58%)
Sodium
1052mg
(44%)
Potassium
871mg
(25%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
507IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
232mg
(23%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 503
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 503kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 173mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 1052mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 871mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 507IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 232mg | 23% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.