Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe: A Healthy Twist on Comfort Food
Enjoy a healthier version of the classic chicken parmesan with this Air Fryer recipe that is both guilt-free and delicious!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
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
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 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 into the egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, add marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- You can substitute chicken with eggplant for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and cheese
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 150mg