Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is delicious and healthier than the traditionally fried version. This meal is done in less than 15 minutes, and the chicken is moist and full of flavor!

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I love the Air Fryer! It’s an appliance than can pretty much do it all. I’ve shared with y’all Asparagus Fries, Avocado Fries, Chicken Taquitos, and so many other air fryer recipes! This Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is going to be a staple in your dinner routine because it’s EASY and FAST! You can’t even tell that the chicken isn’t fried because it turns out so incredibly crispy, juicy, and delicious!

The best part about this chicken parmesan is that it’s way healthier than the fried alternative and is done in less than 15 minutes from start to finish! Serve it with Easy Sautéed Kale or Easy Baked Mostaccioli for an easy balanced meal!

It’s really really easy to make this chicken parmesan in the air fryer! Serve this alongside the BEST GARLIC BREAD EVER and an EASY WEDGE SALAD for the perfect meal!

How to make Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan:

**scroll all the way down for a full ingredient list and printable directions**

• Get all the ingredients together. Making an assembly line is the easiest way to bread/coat the chicken.
• Pound the chicken breasts into an even layer; This way the chicken cooks evenly.
  • My chicken was about 1/2 inch or 3/4 inch thick. I recommend just pounding it out to match the thinnest part of the chicken breast.
• Add egg to shallow bowl and whisk; set aside. In a separate bowl/dish add breadcrumbs, seasoning, and parmesan cheese and stir to combine. 
• Dip the chicken into the egg mixture and coat completely. Add chicken to the breadcrumb mixture and press into the crumbs to stick them to chicken well. Flip and coat the other side until it is completely coated. Repeat for the second chicken breast.

• Place the chicken into the air fryer and lightly spray the top with oil spray ( I like using a Misto sprayer like this). Set the air fryer to 350 degrees and 5 minutes. Remove the tray after 5 minutes, then flip the chicken over. Add marinara sauce to the top of the chicken and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cook 5 more minutes at 350 degrees.
  • **cook time may vary depending on how THICK the chicken is- cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. 
• Remove the chicken from the air fryer and sprinkle with parsley if desired. Serve!

What type of Air Fryer should I use to make chicken parmesan?

There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my PowerXL Vortex Air fryer! Here are some other great options:

• OMORC Air Fryer 6QT -1600W Powerful Electric Hot Oven 10 Preset Menus Dual Control System 6-in-1 Function
• COSORI Air Fryer 5.8QT – Large Hot Electric Oven Oilless Cooker with 8 Quick Setting Recommendation
• GoWISE USA 7 QT Air Fryer -with Dehydrator & 3 Stackable Racks, Led Digital Touchscreen

Side dishes to serve alongside Chicken Parmesan:

• Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus (2 ingredients)
• Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli (low calorie, low carb)
• 20 minute Cheesy Vegetable Pasta Bake
• The Best Ever Easy Garlic Bread
• Easy Baked Mostaccioli
• Easy Sautéed Kale
• Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes

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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan (easy and healthy)

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

15 mins

 

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is delicious and healthier than the traditionally fried version. This meal is done in less than 15 minutes, and the chicken is moist and full of flavor!

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: air fryer chicken parmesan

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 525 kcal

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken breast (this was 2 LARGE breasts for me)
• 1 large egg (you may need 2 if you have more chicken)
• 1/4 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 3/4 cup panko Japanese breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp basil
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• oil spray
• 4 TBS marinara sauce
• 1/4 cup part skim shredded mozzarella cheese
• chopped parsley if desired

Instructions

1. Pound the chicken breasts into an even layer; about 1/2 to 3/4 inch

2. Add egg to shallow bowl and whisk; set aside. In a separate bowl/dish add breadcrumbs, seasoning, and parmesan cheese; stir to combine.

3. Dip the chicken into the egg mixture and coat completely. Add chicken to the breadcrumb mixture and press into the crumbs to stick them to chicken well. Flip and coat the other side until it is completely coated. Repeat for the second chicken breast.

4. Place the chicken into the air fryer and lightly spray the top with oil spray ( I like using a Misto sprayer like this). Set the air fryer to 350 degrees and 5 minutes. Remove the tray after 5 minutes, then flip the chicken over. Add marinara sauce to the top of the chicken and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cook 5 more minutes at 350 degrees.**cook time may vary depending on how THICK the chicken is- cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. 

5. Remove the chicken from the air fryer and sprinkle with parsley if desired. Serve!

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Recipe Notes

Nutrition per serving (*4 servings per recipe): 525 calories, 14g fat, 18g carbohydrates, 1g fiber, 2g sugar, 78g protein.

*The recipe calls for 2lbs of chicken which means each serving is 1/2 pound/8 ounces of chicken. You could easily reduce this portion in half to save more calories etc. I kept the recipe with an 8 ounce portion because it’s more realistic in my opinion.