Description
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is a mouthwatering twist on the classic Italian favorite. Featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a crunchy breadcrumb crust, topped with rich marinara sauce and gooey melted cheese, this dish is sure to impress at any dinner table. Perfect for family meals or date nights, it combines nostalgia with convenience, all made effortlessly in your air fryer. Enjoy each crispy bite as you indulge in flavors that evoke warm memories of Sunday dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- ? cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce (jarred or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380?F (193?C).
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray. Place chicken in a single layer and spray tops lightly with oil. Cook for about 10 minutes.
- Flip the chicken, spoon marinara sauce over each piece, and top with mozzarella cheese. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg