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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
This easy air fryer chicken parmesan is tender, juicy, and covered in rich tomato sauce and cheese. Just as good as the original!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 16 oz chicken breast
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup parmesan shredded
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cut chicken in half lengthwise. Using a meat tenderizer, pound the chicken until it has the same thickness across.
- In a medium bowl, combine the parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs. Set aside.
- Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, followed by an immediate dunk in the bread crumbs mixture.
- Place the breaded chicken in the air fryer basket, being careful not to overlap he pieces on top of one another.
- Air fry the chicken at 400°F for 5 minutes. Flip the chicken over and spread marinara sauce in the center of each piece, followed by a handful of mozzarella.
- Air fry the chicken for an additional 3-5 minutes depending on the thickness of each piece. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
400kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
183mg
(61%)
Sodium
1033mg
(43%)
Potassium
650mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
598IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
317mg
(32%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 183mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 1033mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 650mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 598IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 317mg | 32% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.