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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan (easy and healthy)

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
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
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)
  • ¼ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • ¾ cup panko Japanese breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon basil
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • oil spray
  • 4 TBS marinara sauce
  • ¼ cup part skim shredded mozzarella cheese
  • chopped parsley if desired

Instructions

  1. Pound the chicken breasts into an even layer; about ½ to ¾ 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!

Recipe Video

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 ½ 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. 

First published in May 2020. Updated January 2023.