CRISPY YUMMY CHICKEN PARMESAN in the Air Fryer | Easy Chicken parmesan recipe

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.

Slice the chicken breasts in half (lengthwise).

Season with salt and pepper on both sides.

Whisk the eggs and add to the chicken, mixing well to coat.

In a medium bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dry thyme, oregano, and paprika.

Add each piece of chicken to the breadcrumb and cheese mixture and coat well.

Lightly spray oil on top.

Spray or brush oil in the Air Fryer basket and add the coated chicken in a single layer.

Air fry at 380°F for 12 minutes, flipping the chicken breasts halfway through.

Lightly spray oil on top and cook until the chicken looks crispy and is cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.

After cooking for 12 minutes, top the chicken breast with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.

Air fry for an additional 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

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