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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe (Healthy, Easy, Quick)

Delicious chicken parmesan with less fat and calories.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 457kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 2 large boneless, skinless, chicken breasts (about 1½ lbs.)
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
  • ⅓ cup chickpea flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole wheat panko bread crumbs
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese (divided - the real stuff. Not Kraft)
  • ½ tsp. ground paprika
  • ½ tsp. onion powder
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (omit if you don't want any spice)
  • ½ cup marinara sauce (no sugar added)
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella

Optional Topping

  • chopped, fresh parsley
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Instructions

  • Collect and measure all your ingredients. Cut each chicken breast horizontally in half to make 4 thinner breasts.
    Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe ingredients on a white surface.
  • Preheat your Air Fryer to 400℉.
    An oven temperature display panel set to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Create your dredging station with three separate bowls. In the first bowl,  add the flour. In the second add the eggs, in the third bowl add the breadcrumbs, ⅓ cup parmesan, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix to combine. 
    Seasoned chicken breasts ready to be breaded.
  • Working with one chicken breast at a time, fully cover in flour, dip into the eggs (allow excess to drip off) then place in the breadcrumb mixture. Firmly pat the breadcrumbs onto the breast to fully coat it. The more breading the crispier it will be.
    A floured chicken brest resting in egg wash.
  • Add the chicken into the air fryer and cook for a total of 11 minutes, turning halfway. (Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to work in batches. Chicken must be placed in a single layer when cooking.)
    Crisp, breaded chicken breasts in an air fryer basket.
  • After the chicken is cooked, top it with marinara and cheese (mozzarella and remaining parmesan) and cook for an additional 2 minutes. 
    Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan breasts in an air fryer basket.
  • Garnish with parsley and enjoy.
    Side view of a breast of Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan on a bed of spaghetti noodles on a white plate.

Notes

Please note that the nutrition data given here is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25the recipe | Calories: 457kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 224mg | Sodium: 983mg | Potassium: 896mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 695IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 223mg | Iron: 4mg