5.0 from 27 votes
Air fryer Chicken Parmesan
Crispy and healthy Chicken Parmesan recipe air fried to perfection. So tender and juicy on the inside.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 241 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken breast boneless skinless
- ¼ Cup shredded Parmesan
- 1 Cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 egg beaten
- ½ Cup marinara sauce
- ½ Cup mozzarella cheese
- a handful of fresh basil leaves to garnish
Instructions
Air-Fryer method:
- Line the air fryer basket with aluminum foil and preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees F.
- Cut the chicken breast into half and place them between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound with the flat side of meat mallet or a rolling pin. Pound each piece into thin pieces.
- Set up a plate with panko breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
- Whisk eggs in a bowl until frothy. Now dunk each chicken breast into the beaten egg and then into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange the chicken into the air fryer basket, shaking off any excess bread crumbs. Cook for 6 minutes, flipping halfway through with a tong. Try to cook in batches if needed.
- Once golden, spread a spoonful of marinara sauce on top of each chicken. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and continue cooking for additional 4 minutes until cheese melts or internal temperature reads 165 degrees F.
- Once the chicken is done, transfer it to a serving dish. Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
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Oven-Method:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the breadcrumbs coated chicken onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure even browning.
- Add a spoonful of marinara sauce on one side of the chicken and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Flip the oven to broiler and broil on high for just 2-3 minutes until cheese is hot and bubbly. Once the chicken is done, transfer it to a serving dish.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Calories
241kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
138mg
(46%)
Sodium
455mg
(19%)
Potassium
534mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
301IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
128mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 138mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 455mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 534mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 301IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.