Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe: A Guilt-Free Delight!
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe: A Guilt-Free Delight! is a healthy twist on the classic Italian favorite, offering all the satisfying flavors without the added calories. This easy recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy breadcrumb and Parmesan cheese mixture, then topped with marinara and melted mozzarella. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is a family favorite that everyone will love. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick cooking process in the air fryer, you can enjoy a wholesome meal that’s both comforting and nutritious.
- 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 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
- In one mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, drizzle olive oil over each chicken breast.
- Coat the chicken breasts in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place the breaded chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove the chicken, spoon marinara sauce over each piece, and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Return to the air fryer for an additional 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg