Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

5 from 1 vote

This easy air fryer chicken parmesan is crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, but lighter than the classic fried version. A quick, high-protein dinner everyone will love.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Course: Air Fryer, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings:

Calories: 347kcal

Author: Hannah Holzum

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (thin)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 eggs
1 cup Italian bread crumbs
½ cup parmesan cheese shredded
Olive oil spray
1 cup marinara sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees.
Whisk 2 eggs together into one small, shallow dish.
In another shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs and parmesan cheese together.
Salt and pepper chicken breast to season. Then dip into egg, then into bread crumb mixture, then place in a single layer in the air fryer. Spray with olive oil spray for extra crispiness.
Cook for about 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. May need to flip half way through if not using a crisper plate or rack.
Next, spread about ¼ cup marinara over each coated chicken breast and sprinkle with about ¼ cup mozzarella cheese and cook until cheese has melted about 2-3 more minutes. Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Remove from air fryer and serve alone or on top of spaghetti. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary by ingredients, brands, and portion sizes. Use them as a general guide, not a guarantee.

Air Fryer Note: Cook time may vary depending on your air fryer size and model and the thickness of the chicken.

Crispness Tip: Be sure to spray with an olive oil spray or cooking spray after you've breaded the chicken before you start cooking. It helps it become crisp!

Oven Instructions: Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes or so until chicken is cooked all the way through, add sauce and cheese, then bake 5 minutes more.

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