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Ingredients
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- 1 boneless skinless chicken breast (or two small)
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup Panko bread crumbs
- ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup seasoned tomato sauce
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Butterfly chicken breast into thinner pieces, pat dry.
- Whisk eggs in a shallow dish.
- Combine Panko, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, paprika, and pepper in another dish.
- Dip chicken in egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Spray air fryer basket with oil and place chicken inside, ensuring no overcrowding.
- Air fry for 5 minutes, flip, and cook another 5 minutes.
- Top chicken with tomato sauce and cheeses.
- Return to air fryer for 2 more minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve hot with pasta, salad, or bread.
Notes
Patting the chicken dry ensures better breading adherence.
Experiment with different cheeses for unique flavors.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 200