Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- 1 cup (100 g) breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) marinara sauce
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs.
- Dip each chicken breast into the eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10 minutes, flip the chicken, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Remove the chicken, top each piece with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Return to the air fryer and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer for even cooking.
- You can use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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