5 from 3 votes
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
Cheesy, crispy, and flavorful this Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is a twist on the Italian classic. With no deep-frying and a simple breading, this healthy chicken parmesan is incredibly easy to make and ready in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
14 mins
Total Time
24 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
214 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breast cut in half horizontally, boneless skinless
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 large egg
- 1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 3/4 tsp salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- parsley optional, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Carefully butterfly chicken by cutting in half widthwise all the way through to create 4 thin pieces of chicken. Pat dry with paper towel.
- Whisk eggs together in a large shallow dish. In a large shallow dish, combine bread crumbs, ¼ cup Parmesan, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Coat chicken in egg mixture, and allow excess to drip off. Coat chicken in Panko mixture, pressing firmly to make sure it sticks well.
- Spray the air fryer basket with non-aerosol oil spray. Spray both sides of the chicken with oil spray as well and place into the air fryer. Cook for 5 minutes per side, until light golden.
- Top each with marinara sauce and mozzarella. Divide remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan between the two and cook another 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Check to see if the internal temperature has reached a minimum of 165 degrees F.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top (optional). Serve.
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Notes
- If you prefer to buy a wedge of fresh Parmesan cheese, you'll just need to slice it while the chicken is cooking. Slice it in thin pieces, as you're using it to top the chicken, so you want it thin so it will melt in the air fryer. ALSO: Flat leaf Italian parsley is different than regular parsley. It has a different flavor, and really adds to the dish.
- You can serve this with crusty bread, or bread sticks, a side dish, or over spaghetti, or other types of pasta. If serving over pasta, add a little sauce to the pasta, and serve Parmesan cheese on the side.
Nutrition Information
Serving
4
Calories
214kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
93mg
(31%)
Sodium
618mg
(26%)
Potassium
386mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
381IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
186mg
(19%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4 | |
| Calories | 214kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 618mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 386mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 381IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 186mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.