Description
Enjoy a healthier twist on the classic Italian favorite with this Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe: A Guilt-Free Delight! This dish combines tender chicken breasts with a crispy breadcrumb coating, rich marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese—all cooked to perfection in an air fryer. With significantly less oil than traditional frying methods, you can enjoy all the delicious flavors of Chicken Parmesan without the guilt. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this quick and easy recipe will impress your family and friends while keeping health in mind.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 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 the chicken.
- Coat each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place breaded chicken in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove chicken, top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, then return to air fryer for an additional 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Let rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with spices like oregano or thyme. Serve alongside a simple salad or whole wheat pasta for a complete meal.