Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe: A Guilt-Free Delight!
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe: A Guilt-Free Delight! is a delicious and healthier twist on a classic Italian favorite. This recipe offers all the crispy, cheesy goodness of traditional Chicken Parmesan without the added guilt of deep frying. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties, this dish comes together quickly with minimal prep time. With flavorful Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs and rich marinara sauce, you can indulge in a satisfying meal that fits your health goals. Serve it over pasta, in a sandwich, or alongside fresh vegetables for a versatile dining experience everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
- In one dish, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. In another dish, drizzle olive oil over the chicken.
- Coat each chicken breast thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place breaded chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove from air fryer, spoon marinara sauce over each piece, and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Return to the air fryer and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Allow to rest before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg