Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup all-purpose breadcrumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C)
Whisk breadcrumbs with half the Parmesan, garlic powder, basil, salt, and pepper
Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and press into seasoning mixture
Place in air fryer basket and cook 10-12 minutes until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F
Top each breast with marinara and mozzarella
Air fry 3-4 more minutes until cheese melts and browns
Let rest 2-3 minutes before serving
Notes
Use paper towels to pat chicken dry for best browning
Don’t overcrowd the basket to maintain even cooking
For extra crispiness, freeze breaded chicken for 10 minutes before cooking
Serve with zucchini noodles or garlic bread
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 14
- Category: Lean Chicken
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg