Description
Crispy air fryer chicken parmesan brings Italian comfort straight to your kitchen with golden breaded chicken and melted cheese. Cheese lovers will savor this quick, healthier spin on classic restaurant fare that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
Coating Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Topping and Sauce:
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F, ensuring it reaches the correct temperature for optimal cooking.
- In a shallow dish, thoroughly blend panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, and Italian seasoning to create a crispy coating mixture.
- Dredge each chicken breast through beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off, then generously roll in the seasoned breadcrumb blend.
- Carefully arrange breaded chicken pieces in the air fryer basket, maintaining space between them for even circulation.
- Cook chicken for 12-15 minutes, rotating halfway through to guarantee uniform golden-brown crispiness and internal temperature of 165°F.
- Generously spread marinara sauce over each chicken piece, then sprinkle a layer of mozzarella cheese on top.
- Return chicken to air fryer for an additional 2 minutes, allowing cheese to melt completely and develop a delightful bubbly texture.
- Remove chicken from air fryer, let rest for 2-3 minutes to stabilize juices, then serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Use thin chicken breasts for faster, more even cooking to prevent dry meat.
- Pat chicken completely dry before coating to help breading stick better and create crispier texture.
- Replace regular breadcrumbs with gluten-free panko for celiac or gluten-sensitive diets.
- Add extra herbs like fresh basil or oregano to breadcrumb mix for enhanced Mediterranean flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg