Description
A healthier take on a classic Italian-American dish, this Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan features crispy breaded chicken breasts topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella, all cooked to perfection in the air fryer.
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably Italian-style)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Cooking spray
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create 4 thinner cutlets.
- Set up a dredging station: place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a third.
- Dip each chicken cutlet first in flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Spray both sides of the breaded chicken with cooking spray.
- Place chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer (cook in batches if needed).
- Air fry for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Spoon marinara sauce over each cutlet and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Air fry for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for better flavor.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with sauce and cheese
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg