Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe: A Guilt-Free Delight!
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe: A Guilt-Free Delight! is your go-to dish for a healthy yet indulgent meal. This easy recipe delivers the classic flavors of Italian chicken parmesan with a lighter twist, ensuring you can enjoy crispy, cheesy goodness without the guilt of traditional frying. Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, this air-fried delight features tender chicken breasts coated in a savory breadcrumb and cheese mixture, topped with rich marinara and gooey mozzarella. Get ready to impress family and friends with a meal that’s both wholesome and delicious!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
- In one bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, drizzle olive oil over the chicken.
- Coat each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently for adherence.
- Place breaded chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket; cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Add marinara sauce on top of each piece and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Return to the air fryer; cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (165g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 653mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 100mg