5 from 15 votes
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan transforms chicken breasts into crispy, golden cutlets coated in a seasoned crumb mixture and air fried to a crunch. The chicken is topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, achieving a classic Italian-American flavor with less oil and convenient cooking. This method provides a crispy texture without deep frying, making it suitable for a satisfying main course or dinner.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
People
Calories:
452 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast about 4 small breasts
- ¼ cup white whole-wheat flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup bread crumbs gluten-free if needed, Italian seasoned
- ⅓ cup panko bread crumbs gluten-free if needed, Italian seasoned
- 4½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated and divided
- 2 egg large
- ⅓ cup marinara sauce
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese grated
- basil for garnish, sliced
Instructions
- Place the chicken between two layers of parchment paper and use a rolling pin or meat mallet to pound and flatten the breasts to about ½-inch thick.
- Place the flour in a large, rimmed plate. Then, mix the breadcrumbs, panko, Italian seasoning, salt, and ⅓ cup of the Parmesan cheese together, and pour into another rimmed plate. Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl.
- Use one hand to dredge the chicken in the flour, and then the egg, shaking off the excess. Use the other hand to cover the chicken in the panko mixture, pressing it on to coat it thoroughly. Transfer coated chicken to the mesh air fryer basket. Repeat with all remaining chicken.
- Air-fry the chicken at 400℉ until it starts to brown and get crispy, about 8-10 minutes.
- Then, spread the marinara sauce on top of the chicken, followed by the rest of the Parmesan cheese and the mozzarella cheese. Bake for another 2-4 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165℉.
- Sprinkle chopped basil to garnish, and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
452kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
198mg
(66%)
Sodium
1601mg
(67%)
Potassium
659mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
713IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
487mg
(49%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 452
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 452kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 198mg | 66% |
| Sodium | 1601mg | 67% |
| Potassium | 659mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 713IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 487mg | 49% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.