Description
A healthier take on the classic Chicken Parmesan, featuring air-fried chicken breasts coated in a crispy breadcrumb mixture, topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- ½ 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
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Dip each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil and place the chicken inside.
- Air fry for about 10 minutes, flip and spray the other side, then air fry for another 8-10 minutes.
- Top with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella, then air fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Remove and let the chicken rest briefly before slicing.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute breadcrumbs with crushed corn flakes. Serve with fresh basil or over vegetable noodles for a lighter meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg