Description
A delightful twist on a classic favorite, this Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan features perfectly crispy chicken on the outside and juicy on the inside, topped with rich tomato sauce and gooey melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb or 450 g)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably Italian-style)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for drizzling)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken breasts dry and slice them in half horizontally if thick.
- In a shallow bowl, combine breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts and coat them in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the breaded chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer and air fry for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Add marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For gluten-free options, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Swap out Parmesan for nutritional yeast for a vegan version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Parmesan, Air Fryer Recipes, Italian Cuisine