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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe: A Guilt-Free Delight!

This Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is a healthier twist on the classic Italian dish, featuring crispy chicken breasts topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese, all made guilt-free in an air fryer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness
Breading
  • 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
  • 1 cup marinara sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for spraying

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet.
Bread the Chicken
  1. In a shallow bowl, mix whole wheat breadcrumbs, half of the Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Coat each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly to adhere.
Air Fry the Chicken
  1. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
  2. Place the breaded chicken breasts in the basket in a single layer and spray the tops with olive oil.
  3. Cook for 10 minutes, then flip the chicken and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Add Toppings
  1. Remove the chicken from the air fryer and top each piece with marinara sauce and the remaining Parmesan cheese.
  2. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
  3. Return to the air fryer and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve
  1. Remove from the air fryer and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
  2. Garnish with fresh basil if desired and enjoy your guilt-free chicken parmesan!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 4gSugar: 6g

Notes

Serve with a side salad or whole grain pasta for a complete meal.

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