Description
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is a quick, healthy twist on the classic Italian favorite, delivering a crispy breadcrumb crust, juicy chicken, and melty mozzarella topped with savory marinara. Perfect for weeknight meals, this recipe uses an air fryer for low‑fat cooking while keeping flavor bold and comforting. Ready in under 30 minutes, it serves two and fits busy families seeking delicious, protein‑rich dinner without deep‑fried mess. Serve with steamed broccoli or a crisp Caesar salad for crunch
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Olive oil spray or vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Coat chicken in breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F (190°C).
- Lightly spray basket with oil and place chicken.
- Air fry 10 minutes, flip, then cook 5 more minutes.
- Top with marinara and mozzarella; air fry 3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve immediately with desired sides.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- toast breadcrumbs before mixing. Let chicken rest a few minutes before adding sauce to keep crust firm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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