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Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

Enjoy the crispy golden flavor of authentic chicken Parmesan without frying in oil! Chicken is coated in Italian herbs and gluten-free breadcrumbs before air frying for a restaurant-style Italian dinner.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: dinner, Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: air fryer, Chicken, Meal Prep
Servings: 4 meals
Calories: 385kcal
Author: Meal Prep on Fleek

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

For Chicken Parmesan

  • 2 6 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup marinara sauce
  • cup chopped fresh basil for serving
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper for serving

For Garlic Zucchini Noodles

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 8 cups spiral sliced zucchini
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

Instructions

  • Slice chicken breasts in half through the sides to create 4 cutlets. Place each chicken breast between parchment or wax paper and pound to approximately ¼ inch thick. Lightly beat egg in a shallow bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese and dry seasonings. Stir.
  • Dip each chicken breast in egg shaking off excess and dredge in breadcrumb mixture. Place 2-3 chicken breasts in basket of air fryer and fry at 350F for 8 minutes. Gently flip chicken and spoon marinara sauce on top followed by Parmesan cheese. Continue to fry for 6-8 minutes longer or until chicken is fully cooked. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  • Heat a olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat and add garlic. Sauté for 1 minute or until garlic just begins to turn golden brown. Add zucchini noodles to skillet and use tongs to toss. Continue to cook for 2 minutes. Divide noodles between 4 black MPOF containers. Top with chicken breasts and garnish with chopped basil and black pepper.

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Notes

WW Smart Points= Green:6  Blue:4  Purple:4

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.5g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 17.8g | Fiber: 5.1g
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