Description
This healthier and lighter chicken parmesan is the perfect go-to easy meal! It comes out wonderfully crispy, golden, and juicy every time and it only takes minutes to make it thanks to the air fryer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6 oz) chicken breasts, cut into cutlets
- 2 cups seasoned panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2–3 large eggs
- Olive oil cooking spray
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Chopped basil and parsley for topping
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the air fryer to 390° F.
- Prepare Breading: In a shallow bowl combine the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper; whisk the eggs with some salt and pepper in a separate shallow bowl.
- Coat Chicken: Dry the chicken with a clean paper towel, dip each piece into the egg, and then coat in the breadcrumbs mixture, pressing the breading into the chicken.
- Air Fry: Spray the air fryer basket and chicken with olive oil spray; cook in a single layer for 5 minutes, flip, spray again, and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Top and Melt: Spread sauce over the top of each piece of chicken, top with shredded mozzarella and a sprinkle of parmesan, and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from the air fryer, let rest for 5 minutes, and serve.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350° F. Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165° F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: healthy dinner ideas
- Method: Air-Fryer
- Cuisine: italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg