Description
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this crispy and cheesy Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Golden. This healthier take on the classic Italian dish features tender chicken breasts coated in seasoned breadcrumbs, topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese—all cooked to perfection in an air fryer. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy a satisfying meal that’s perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in. With customizable ingredients and quick prep time, this recipe is sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1 inch for uniform cooking.
- Set up three bowls: one with beaten eggs, one with a mixture of breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, and Italian seasoning, and another with flour if desired.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour (optional), then dip in egg, and coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange breaded chicken in a single layer and lightly spray with cooking oil. Cook for about 10-12 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (165°F/75°C internal temperature).
- Remove from the air fryer, top each piece with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, then return to the air fryer for an additional 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (180g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 140mg