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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe

A Guilt-Free Delight! Recipe

5.2 from 22 reviews

Indulge in this guilt-free Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan recipe that promises crispy chicken topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. It’s a delightful dish that’s easy to make and sure to please!

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts

For the Breadcrumb Mixture:

  • 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Additional Ingredients:

  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat: Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
  2. Pound: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
  3. Prepare Breading Station: Mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in one dish. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken in another dish.
  4. Coat Chicken: Coat each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  5. Cook in Air Fryer: Place breaded chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  6. Add Sauce and Cheese: Remove chicken, spoon marinara sauce over each piece, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  7. Return to Air Fryer: Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

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