Description
Enjoy a lighter twist on a classic comfort food with this Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan, featuring a crunchy breadcrumb crust and melty cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Cooking spray or olive oil for spraying
- 1 large egg or 1/4 cup milk (optional for binder)
- A splash of olive oil for breadcrumbs (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Dip each chicken breast into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring it’s well-coated.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the coated chicken breasts inside.
- Air fry the chicken for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- During the last 3 minutes, top each breast with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Cook until the cheese is melted and bubbly, confirming the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs or add a splash of olive oil to the breadcrumb mix. Always let chicken rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Parmesan, Air Fryer, Comfort Food, Italian Dinner