Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
400 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
Description
This recipe starts by halving and pounding chicken breasts to an even thickness. Parmesan cheese is combined with Italian bread crumbs for the coating. Chicken pieces are dipped in beaten eggs, then immediately coated with the breadcrumb mixture to ensure an even, crispy crust after air frying. The pieces are air fried at 400°F for five minutes, flipped, and topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. Additional frying melts the cheese and finishes cooking the chicken.
The method yields breaded chicken with a crunchy exterior and tender, juicy meat inside. The marinara and melted cheeses create a classic chicken Parmesan profile with no frying oil needed. The air fryer ensures a crisp crust with less mess and quicker cooking. The cheese topping melts into a soft, gooey layer that complements the crispy coating.
This chicken Parmesan is best served immediately while the cheese is melted and warm. It pairs well with pasta, salad, or vegetables as a complete meal. The air fryer method offers a streamlined way to achieve a traditional Italian-American dish with less oil and clean-up while retaining texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 16 oz chicken breast
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup parmesan shredded
- 2 egg
- 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!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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