Description
Crispy Healthy Chicken Parmesan – Air Fryer Recipe is a delightful twist on a classic dish, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This recipe packs all the flavor of traditional chicken parmesan while keeping it light and nutritious. With a cooking time of just 20 minutes, the air fryer ensures that each chicken cutlet is perfectly crispy and juicy without the need for excess oil. The combination of seasoned panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and Italian herbs creates an irresistible crust that will have everyone asking for seconds. Serve it with a fresh salad or whole-grain pasta for a complete meal that satisfies cravings without compromising health.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6 oz) chicken breasts (cut into cutlets)
- 2 cups seasoned panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2–3 large eggs
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 390° F.
- In a shallow bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs with salt and pepper.
- Pat chicken cutlets dry, dip in egg wash, then coat in breadcrumb mixture.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil and arrange chicken cutlets in a single layer. Cook for 5 minutes on one side, flip, spray again, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Open the fryer to add tomato sauce and mozzarella on top of each cutlet; cook for an additional 2 minutes until cheese melts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg