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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
Air fryer chicken parmesan is crispy outside, juicy inside and covered with gooey melted cheese!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Rest Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 311 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 whole skinless chicken breast or 4 cutlets
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup spaghetti sauce or marinara sauce
- 4 tablespoon mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- If you are using whole breasts cut them in half lengthwise, to make cutlets. Try to make the halves an even thickness.
- In a medium bowl combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- In another medium bowl break the eggs and mix to combine the yolk and whites.
- Get out a baking rack to put the slices on after coating.
- Dip each piece in the egg mixture followed by the breadcrumb mixture.
- Put the pieces on the baking rack and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Set the air fryer to 360 °F and let it preheat for 3 minutes.
- Spray or brush a little oil on the chicken to help it brown. Use a spray bottle of oil, not a commercial cooking spray. Then put the cutlets in a single layer in the basket. Don’t overcrowd the pieces in the basket and cook it in batches if necessary.
- Air fry at 360 °F for 6 minutes. Then flip each pieces over and air fry it for another 4 minutes.
- Check that the meat has reached 160 °F internal temperature. If not, air fry it for another 2-3 minutes and check again. The coating will be golden brown when it is done.
- When it has reached 165 °F keep it in the air fryer basket and carefully top each cutlet with 2 tablespoons of spaghetti sauce. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
- Air fry it at 360 °F for another 2 minutes to heat the sauce and melt the cheese.
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Notes
- Use seasoned breadcrumbs and skip the spices if you prefer.
- Letting the chicken rest for 10 minutes before air frying make the breading stick better.
- Make sure you preheat the air fryer for the crispiest chicken.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
311kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
138mg
(46%)
Sodium
1315mg
(55%)
Potassium
440mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
484IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
310mg
(31%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 311
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 311kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 138mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 1315mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 440mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 484IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 310mg | 31% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.