Description
A delightful twist on the classic Chicken Parmesan made lighter with the air fryer, featuring crispy chicken breasts topped with marinara and mozzarella.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 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 spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each chicken breast with the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring they are well-covered for maximum crunch.
- Place the coated chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 10 minutes, then flip the chicken and spray the other side lightly.
- Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and crispy.
- Top each piece with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese, then air fry for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy your healthy Chicken Parmesan!
Notes
For extra crispiness, consider dipping the chicken in a beaten egg before coating with breadcrumbs. Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg