Chicken Parmigiana Air Fryer Recipe

Chicken parmesan is a classic Italian dish that is sure to please everyone at the dinner table. It's made with chicken breasts that are breaded, then fried and topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese. The air fryer is a great way to make this dish because it cooks the chicken quickly and evenly, and it doesn't require any oil or butter for frying. Plus, the air fryer gives the chicken parmesan a nice crispy exterior without all the added fat. This air fryer chicken parmesan recipe is an easy and delicious way to enjoy this classic Italian dish.

Ingredients

- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions

1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.

2. Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish and season with the garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.

3. In a separate shallow dish, beat the eggs.

4. In a third shallow dish, mix together the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.

5. Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, then dredge in the bread crumb and Parmesan mixture.

6. Drizzle the chicken breasts with the olive oil and place in the air fryer basket.

7. Cook the chicken breasts in the air fryer for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

8. Once the chicken is cooked, top each breast with 1/4 cup of marinara sauce and 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.

9. Return the chicken to the air fryer and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

10. Serve the chicken parmesan with your favorite side dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition

This air fryer chicken parmesan is a healthier version of the classic Italian dish. It's lower in fat and calories than the traditional fried version due to the use of the air fryer. Each serving contains about 350 calories, 17 grams of fat, 27 grams of carbohydrates, and 30 grams of protein. It's also a good source of calcium and iron. For a lighter version, you can use low-fat cheese and reduce the amount of olive oil used. Enjoy!