Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

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A speedy, family-friendly take on the classic Chicken Parmesan, featuring crispy breadcrumb-coated chicken topped with marinara and melted mozzarella, ready in under 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 420

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Pound to an even 1/2–3/4 inch thickness for even cooking.
1 cup breadcrumbs Panko gives extra crunch; use gluten-free if needed.
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
to taste Salt and pepper
1 cup marinara sauce Homemade or store-bought.
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
to spray Olive oil spray Lightly spray the air fryer.

Method

Preparation

Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
In a medium bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Pat the chicken breasts dry and press each breast into the breadcrumb mixture, coating both sides firmly.
Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray.

Cooking

Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Air fry at 375°F for about 10 minutes on the first side.
Flip the breasts carefully and cook for another 5 minutes.
Spoon about 1/2 cup marinara over each breast and sprinkle with 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella.
Return to the air fryer and cook an additional 2–3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove and let rest for 2–3 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 45gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

Serve over a bed of spaghetti or your favorite pasta, or make a sandwich with the hot chicken tucked into a toasted roll. Ideal for weeknight meals, and it makes excellent leftovers.

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