Air-Fryer Chicken Parmesan

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An air fryer is a great way to enjoy chicken Parmesan with much less oil. A 5- or 6-quart air fryer fits two chicken breasts perfectly to get that signature crispy crust. (A smaller air fryer will work too, but you may have to overlap the breasts a little.)

Karen Rankin

Updated on April 19, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Protein

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Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 ounces each)
¼ teaspoon salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon water
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
Cooking spray
½ cup reduced-sodium marinara sauce
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 slices
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil

Directions

Place chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound to 1/2-inch thickness. Sprinkle the chicken evenly with salt. Whisk egg and water together in a shallow dish. Place flour in a separate shallow dish; place panko in a third shallow dish. Working with 1 breast at a time, dredge the chicken in the flour; shake off excess. Dip in the egg wash; let excess drip off. Dredge in the panko, pressing to evenly coat. Place the breaded chicken on a plate.
Line the basket of an air fryer with foil; coat the foil with cooking spray. Place 2 breaded chicken breasts 1 inch apart in the prepared basket; coat the top of the chicken lightly with cooking spray. Cook at 360°F for 7 minutes. Flip the chicken; cook until golden brown on both sides, about 7 minutes. Top each chicken breast with 2 tablespoons marinara and sprinkle each with 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Top each with 1 mozzarella slice. Cook until the cheese is completely melted and a thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of the chicken registers 165°F, about 5 minutes. Lift the foil and chicken out of the basket; cover with another piece of foil to keep warm. Repeat the procedure with the remaining 2 chicken breasts.
Sprinkle the cooked chicken evenly with basil. Serve hot.

Tips

Equipment: Air fryer

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, November 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

427	Calories
14g	Fat
32g	Carbs
42g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 chicken breast
Calories 427
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 32g	12%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 42g	84%
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 6g	30%
Cholesterol 157mg	52%
Vitamin A 574IU	11%
Sodium 593mg	26%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Air-Fryer Chicken Parmesan

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