Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
This healthier twist on Chicken Parmesan features crispy chicken breasts topped with mozzarella and marinara, all made in the air fryer for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 boneless skinless chicken breast (or two smaller breasts)
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup Panko bread crumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup seasoned tomato sauce
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- If using a larger chicken breast, split it to create two thinner pieces.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs.
- In another dish, combine Panko bread crumbs, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, paprika, and black pepper.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, then coat with the Panko mixture, pressing down to adhere.
- Spray the air fryer basket with non-aerosol cooking spray.
- Lightly spray the chicken pieces with oil spray before placing them in the air fryer.
- Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Top each piece with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Check that the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F before serving.
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Notes
Serve over spaghetti or alongside a fresh salad for a complete meal!