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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is crispy chicken breasts topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese, ready in less than 30 minutes! It’s a quick and easy meal that your whole family will enjoy. Serve with cooked pasta or crusty bread for a complete dinner!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 264 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water
- ½ cup flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon EACH garlic powder, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts in half horizontally. Pat dry thoroughly with a paper towel. Season both sides of the chicken with salt & pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water. In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and spices.
- Coat each chicken fillet in the flour, shaking off any excess. Next, dip into egg mixture, letting excess drip off, then finally dip into the panko mixture, gently pressing to adhere and ensuring both sides of chicken are well coated.
- Pre-heat air fryer to 400ºF. When hot, place prepared chicken cutlets in a single layer. Spray a generous coating of non-stick cooking spray and set air fryer to 10 minutes. Halfway through (at about the 5-minute mark), flip the chicken breasts and spray the other side with more cooking spray.
- After 10 minutes, top each chicken cutlet with marinara sauce and then sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. Close the air fryer and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the chicken is fully cooked (an internal temperature of 165° F).
- Serve hot with cooked pasta or crusty bread.
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Notes
- Storing leftovers: Place any leftover chicken parm in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
- Reheating: To rewarm your chicken parmesan, place it in the air fryer for 10-15 minutes at 350ºF.
- To freeze: We don't recommend freezing this dish.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
264kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
105mg
(35%)
Sodium
712mg
(30%)
Potassium
466mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
585IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
229mg
(23%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 264kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 712mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 466mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 585IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 229mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.