Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
Quick and easy to make, this air fryer chicken parmesan comes out so juicy and delicious. Simple ingredients and perfectly crispy!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 503kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pound chicken breasts 3-4 pieces equal size
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 ¼ cups seasoned breadcrumbs
- ½ cup marinara sauce
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
- Torn basil for serving
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in a plastic bag or wrap them in plastic wrap and pound them until the breast is a uniform ¼-½” thick.
- Add the flour to a shallow bowl, the beaten egg to another shallow bowl, and the breadcrumbs to a third bowl.
- Dip the chicken breasts one at a time into the flour, followed by the eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray and add the breaded chicken, making sure not to overcrowd the basket.
- Cook the chicken breasts at 375°F for 10 minutes.
- Flip the chicken and top with marinara (about 2 tablespoons each), followed by one ounce of mozzarella each.
- Cook for an additional 4 minutes at 375°F, or until the cheese has melted. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil, if desired.
Notes
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. They can be reheated in the air fryer at 375°F for 4 minutes to get it nice and crispy again.
Nutrition
Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 173mg | Sodium: 1052mg | Potassium: 871mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 507IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 4mg