Description
Crispy chicken parmesan made in an air fryer delivers a golden, crunchy coating on juicy chicken breasts, topped with rich marinara and melted mozzarella. This quick, healthy Italian‑inspired dinner uses simple pantry staples—breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and olive oil spray—to create a restaurant‑style flavor with less oil and fewer calories. Perfect for busy weeknights, it serves four and can be paired with pasta, salad, or crusty bread. Serve with garlic‑infused green beans for rich hue and nutritio
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Olive oil cooking spray
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry, slice horizontally, season with salt and pepper.
- Mix breadcrumbs and Parmesan; coat chicken pieces evenly.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F, spray basket, place chicken in a single layer.
- Air fry 10‑12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and internal temp 165°F.
- Top with marinara and mozzarella, air fry 2‑3 more minutes until cheese melts.
- Rest 2 minutes, then serve.
Notes
- For a gluten‑free crust
- substitute almond flour for breadcrumbs. Use low‑sodium marinara to control salt levels. Leftovers reheat best in the air fryer to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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