Dinner
Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Crispy breadcrumb and Parmesan coated chicken cutlets emerge golden from the air fryer, their juicy centers topped with warm marinara and melted mozzarella that stretches with every bite.
- Total
- 13 min
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 8 min
- Serves
- 4
Nutrition per Serving
- Calories
- 251
- Protein
- 32g
- Carbs
- 14g
- Fat
- 10g
- Fiber
- 2g
- Sodium
- 829mg
Ingredients
- 2 8-ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced lengthwise to make 4 thinner cutlets )
- 6 tbsp seasoned breadcrumbs (whole wheat or gluten-free)
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp butter (melted (or olive oil))
- 6 tbsp reduced fat mozzarella cheese (I used Polly-o)
- 1/2 cup marinara
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a bowl. Melt the butter in another bowl.
- Lightly brush the butter onto the chicken, then dip into breadcrumb mixture.
- When the air fryer is ready, transfer to the air fryer basket, in batches as needed and spray the top with oil.
- Air fryer 360F° 5 minutes, turn and top each with 2 tbsp sauce and 1 1/2 tbsp of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Cook 3 more minutes or until cheese is melted.