Description
This Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is a classic comfort food made healthier in the air fryer. Breaded chicken is air fried until golden and crispy, then topped with your favorite tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 boneless skinless chicken breast (or two small)
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup Panko bread crumbs
- ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup tomato sauce (seasoned tomato pasta sauce)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Prepare Chicken: Split chicken breasts (butterflying them) to make two thinner pieces. Pat dry with paper towel.
- Egg Wash: Whisk eggs together in a large shallow dish.
- Breadcrumb Mix: In another large shallow dish, combine bread crumbs, ¼ cup Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, paprika and black pepper.
- First Coat: Coat chicken in egg mixture, and allow excess to drip off.
- Second Coat: Coat chicken in Panko mixture, pressing firmly to make sure they adhere well.
- Oil Spray: Spray the air fryer basket with non-aerosol oil spray. Spray both sides of the chicken with oil spray as well and place into the air fryer.
- Initial Cook: Cook for 5 minutes per side, until light golden.
- Finish: Top each with half of the tomato sauce and mozzarella. Divide remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan between the two and cook another 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Check that the internal temperature has reached a minimum of 165 degrees F. Serve.
Notes
Not all of the egg and breading mixture will be used. Leftovers will last in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven or in the air fryer until warmed and re-crisped.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 466 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 2133 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 254 mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Parmesan, low calorie comfort food, crispy chicken