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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe

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!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time9 minutes
Total Time19 minutes
Course: Main Dish Recipes
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4
Calories: 307kcal
Author: Aileen Clark

Equipment

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

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

Notes

Leftover chicken can be stored in the refrigerator, up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1butterflied chicken breast | Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 918mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g