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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

January 20, 2020 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Two slices of chicken parmesan in an air fryer with words "air fryer chicken parmesan" in red letters.

Are you looking for a healthy chicken dinner recipe? Try this air fryer chicken parmesan recipe! It’s crispy and flavorful without all of the added fat!

White plate of air fried chicken parmesan and brusssels sprouts.

This may just be my new favorite air fryer recipe. I have been experimenting with my air fryer most days of the week, trying to perfect things like Pork Tenderloin, whole chicken, Air Fryer Chicken Tenders, roasted veggies, frozen food, and meatloaf.

But chicken parmesan? I was not expecting to love it so much. This recipe is amazing. It is so good.

How to make air fryer chicken parmesan?

  1. Instead of breading the chicken with breadcrumbs, I brushed it in butter and dipped it in a combination of grated parmesan and spices. 
  2. Air fry your chicken for 9 minutes, flipping half way through and topping with marinara and mozzarella cheese. 
  3. That’s it and it comes out perfectly crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and cheesy on top. Yum!

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What Air Fryer can I use?

You can make this recipe in any kind of air fryer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to work in batches.

I used my COSORI Max XL basket-style air fryer. I cooked half of the chicken at a time and kept the cooked chicken warm in my oven set on the “keep warm” setting – 170°F.

If you have an oven-style air fryer, you can cook all the chicken at the same time. Regardless of what type of air fryer you use, the temperature and cook time stay the same.

Chicken parmesan on a white plate.

What do you eat with chicken parmesan?

  • Maple Bacon Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts (as pictured)
  • Winter Salad with Seven Grain Crispy Tenders
  • Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

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Yield: Serves 4

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Total Time: 19 minutes

Are you looking for a healthy chicken dinner recipe? Try this air fryer chicken parmesan recipe! It's crispy and flavorful without all of the added fat!

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, butterflied
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 360°F degrees.
  2. Season chicken breasts well with salt and pepper. Chicken seasoned with salt and pepper.
  3. Brush melted butter on both sides of chicken. Butter being brushed onto chicken.
  4. Combine parmesan cheese, italian seasoning, garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Bowl of parmesan cheese with spices.
  5. Dredge chicken in parmesan cheese mixture so it is coated on both sides. Parmesan coated chicken inside air fryer.
  6. Place coated chicken in air fryer in a single layer (work in batches, if needed).
  7. Cook chicken for 6 minutes. Flipped chicken in air fryer.
  8. Flip chicken, top with marinara sauce and mozzerela cheese. Chicken topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese.
  9. Cook for an additional 3 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and cheese is melted. Cooked chicken parmesan in air fryer.
  10. If working in batches, place cooked chicken in a warmed oven and cook remaining chicken.
  11. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1 butterflied chicken breast

Amount Per Serving Calories 307Total Fat 20gSaturated Fat 11gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 100mgSodium 918mgCarbohydrates 6gNet Carbohydrates 0gFiber 1gSugar 2gSugar Alcohols 0gProtein 26g

Nutrition information is an estimate.

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© Aileen Clark
Cuisine: Italian / Category: Main Dish Recipes
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