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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe

4.82 from 123 votes

Quick and cheesy air fryer chicken parmesan is an easy, weeknight-friendly dinner. The chicken comes out deliciously crispy without oil, for a lighter spin on the classic Italian chicken dish!

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Yield: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Italian

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

2 8-ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced lengthwise to make 4 thinner cutlets )
6 tablespoons seasoned breadcrumbs (whole wheat or gluten-free)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon butter (melted (or olive oil))
6 tablespoons reduced fat mozzarella cheese (I used Polly-o)
1/2 cup marinara
olive oil spray

Instructions

Combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a bowl. Melt the butter in another bowl.
Lightly brush the butter onto the chicken, then dip into breadcrumb mixture.
When the air fryer is ready, transfer to the air fryer basket, in batches as needed and spray the top with oil.
Air fryer 360F° 5 minutes, turn and top each with 2 tbsp sauce and 1 1/2 tbsp of shredded mozzarella cheese.
Cook 3 more minutes or until cheese is melted.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1piece, Calories: 251kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 31.5g, Fat: 9.5g, Saturated Fat: 3.5g, Cholesterol: 14mg, Sodium: 829mg, Fiber: 1.5g

- WW Points: 4

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