Description
A healthier version of the classic Chicken Parmesan, made in an air fryer for a crispy texture with fewer calories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast in the beaten egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10 minutes, then flip the chicken and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Top each chicken breast with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, spray the chicken with a little cooking oil before air frying.
- Serve with a side salad or whole grain pasta for a complete meal.
- Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg