Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is a healthy, delicious way to cook an Italian favorite. The chicken turns out wonderfully juicy and crispy but there’s hardly any oil used. A little marinara sauce, and some mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese finish off this comfort food dish that everyone loves. Serve with a side of steamed broccoli for a Weight Watcher’s friendly meal. Only 207 calories and 5 smart points per serving.
Using an Air Fryer is one of my favorite ways to make healthy meals. I love how fast they cook food and how little oil is needed.
How To Make Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
- Start with 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts and cut each one in half horizontally so that you have 4 thin pieces, more like chicken cutlets.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Whisk 2 eggs in a bowl. Dip chicken in the egg to coat it well. Then coat in a mixture of dry bread crumbs and Italian seasoning. (Or you can use Italian-seasoned bread crumbs.)
- Be sure to preheat the Air Fryer for about 5 minutes. Spray the basket with oil. Air Fry 2 pieces of chicken at a time. Spray the top of the chicken with oil.
- Air Fry for 6 minutes at 370 degrees. Flip over and top with marinara and both cheese and Air Fry another 5 minutes. At this point the chicken should be cooked through, however if your chicken is on the thicker side, it could take longer.
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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is a healthy, delicious way to cook an Italian favorite. The chicken turns out wonderfully juicy and crispy but there's hardly any oil used. A little marinara sauce, and some mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese finish off this comfort food dish that everyone loves.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- salt and pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup Marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup low fat mozzarella cheese
- mister with oil
Instructions
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Cut each chicken breast horizontally so that you have two thin pieces of chicken. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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Whisk eggs well in a medium bowl.
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On a paper plate or in a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs and Italian seasoning.
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Dredge chicken in egg and then coat in bread crumbs.
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Preheat Air Fryer to 370 degrees for 5 minutes. Mist Air Fryer Basket with oil and place 2 pieces of chicken in basket. Mist the top of chicken with oil.
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Air Fry for 6 minutes. Flip chicken over. Lightly mist with oil. Spread 1/4 of marinara sauce on each piece of chicken and top each with 1/4 of Parmesan and mozzarella.
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Air Fry an additional 5 minutes.
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Repeat with remaining 2 pieces of chicken.
Tried this recipe last night in my new fryer. It was phenomenal!