Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko gives a lighter texture, while crushed crackers are often cheaper.

Butterfly the chicken breasts to create two thin cutlets from each breast.

Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.

Prepare a dredging station: in one bowl, add flour with salt and pepper; in a second bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth; in a third bowl, combine Panko bread crumbs, freshly grated parmesan, oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.

Coat one piece of chicken in flour, dust off the excess, dip it into the eggs, let the excess drip off, then press into the Panko mixture, ensuring both sides are evenly coated.

Place the coated chicken in the basket of the air fryer, ensuring they are not crowded or laying on top of each other.

Cook the chicken at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 minutes per side, checking for doneness.

If the chicken breasts are larger or smaller, adjust cooking time accordingly; the internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit at the thickest part.

Once cooked and golden, top the chicken with a little bit of sauce and mozzarella cheese.

Return the chicken to the air fryer and cook for about 3 minutes until the cheese is melted.

Sprinkle with fresh herbs like parsley or basil before serving.

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