Looking for a healthier way to make Chicken Parmesan? We have it! This Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan recipe is everything you love about the original but healthier. The chicken is nice and juicy and the Parmesan coating is crispy. This is an easy dinner in your Air Fryer and the whole family is going to love it. We like to pair it with steamed vegetables, zoodles or pasta!
About Time
- Prep Time 10 mins
- Cook Time 10 mins
- Total Time 20 minsIngredients
- 2 – 8 oz chicken breasts
- ¼ c. shredded Parmesan not grated Parmesan
- 1 c. Italian style bread crumbs
- 2 eggs whisked
- ½ c. marinara sauce
- ½ c. mozzarella cheeseInstructions
- Set temperature on Air Fryer to 360 degrees F. Preheat 3 minutes.
- Cut chicken breasts in half, lengthwise and trim.
- Pound the chicken breasts into thinner pieces that are the same thickness.
- In a medium bowl mix together the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
- In another bowl whisk the eggs together.
- Dip each piece of chicken in egg and then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture. Repeat with remaining pieces of chicken.
- Place chicken breasts in single layer inside of air fryer basket. If you are using a smaller air fryer you will need to cook in batches.
- Add chicken breasts to preheated Air Fryer and cook for 6 minutes. Flip the chicken breasts over and top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. Air fry for an addition 3-4 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degree F.
- Set aside and keep warm, repeat with remaining 2 pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 541kcal (27%), Carbohydrates: 43g (14%), Protein: 47g (94%), Fat: 18g (28%), Saturated Fat: 8g (50%), Cholesterol: 188mg (63%), Sodium: 1530mg (67%), Potassium: 720mg (21%), Fiber: 3g (13%), Sugar: 5g (6%), Vitamin A: 710IU (14%), Vitamin C: 5mg (6%), Calcium: 454mg (45%), Iron: 4.3mg (24%)