Description
This Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan recipe transforms a classic favorite into an easy and delicious meal. Perfect for serving with pasta or enjoying on its own any day of the week.
Ingredients
¾ cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 5 ounces each)
1 egg, beaten
Salt and black pepper to taste
Cooking spray
1 cup marinara sauce (plus extra for serving)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Chopped fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
Pasta for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Combine bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning in a small bowl.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- Dip chicken in beaten egg. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then coat it in the bread crumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Spray the chicken with cooking spray and place it in the air fryer.
- Cook for 6 minutes. Flip the chicken over and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes.
- Spread marinara sauce over the top of each chicken breast. Top with mozzarella and shredded Parmesan cheese.
- Air fry for an additional 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Top with fresh herbs and serve with pasta and additional marinara sauce if desired.
Notes
Ensure that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
Feel free to use gluten-free bread crumbs to make the recipe gluten-free.
Pasta is optional but pairs well with the chicken parmesan.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
