Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe: A Guilt-Free Delight!
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe: A Guilt-Free Delight! is your ticket to a healthier take on the beloved Italian classic. This dish offers all the rich flavors and crispy texture you love, but without the guilt of deep frying. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe comes together in under 30 minutes. Enjoy juicy chicken breasts coated in seasoned breadcrumbs, topped with marinara and gooey mozzarella, making it a family favorite that even picky eaters will adore. Serve it alongside a fresh salad or over pasta for a complete meal that satisfies cravings without compromising your health goals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
- In one bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, drizzle olive oil over each chicken breast.
- Coat the chicken by first dipping in olive oil then pressing into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the breaded chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for about 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove from the fryer, add marinara sauce and mozzarella on top.
- Return to the air fryer for an additional 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg