How to Make Quick Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of classic Italian comfort food, then you're going to absolutely love this quick and easy Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan recipe. This dish is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for a weeknight dinner or when you're looking to impress your guests. As an added bonus, using the air fryer cuts down on the cooking time and requires far less oil than the traditional method of frying, making it a healthier alternative without sacrificing any of the crispy, cheesy goodness.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti
  • ½ tablespoon salt
  • 2 fully cooked breaded chicken fillets (such as Kirkwood®)
  • ½ (8 ounce) can marinara sauce
  • 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, cut in very thin strips

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, set 2 chicken fillets into the air fryer basket.
  • Air fry chicken fillets for 6 minutes. Flip fillets over and cook for 6 minutes on the other side. Spread marinara sauce over fillets. Top each fillet with mozzarella slices. Air fry until cheese is melted, about 3 more minutes.
  • Drain spaghetti noodles and divide noodles between 2 bowls. Carefully add a chicken fillet to each bowl. Garnish with basil.
  • Nutrition

    884 cal.

    • Total Fat: 34g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 105mg
    • Sodium: 3513mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 97g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Protein: 41g
    • Potassium: 476mg