Gluten Free Chicken Parmesan
This air fryer gluten free chicken parmesan is healthier than its fried counterpart. Yet, it’s crispy golden brown chicken topped with cheesy mozzarella and marinara sauce on the table in under 20 minutes.
Servings: 6
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
- 4 oz Springer Mountain Farms chicken breasts or any chicken breast
- ¾ cup gluten-free bread crumbs
- ¼ cup Grated Parmesan
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 egg
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese use dairy free to make this meal DF
Instructions
- Flatten chicken with a meat tenderizer.
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and seasonings.
- In another bowl, add in the egg and whisk together.
- Rub olive oil on air fryer tray.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg mixture, shaking off any excess and then into the bread crumb mixture.Place the chicken on air fryer tray.
- Lightly spray with olive oil.
- Cook in the air fryer on 390 ℉ for 7 minutes.
- Carefully flip chicken and cook again for 7 more minutes.
- Cover chicken mozzarella, sauce, and optional fresh parsley.
- Air fry on 400 ℉ for 1 minute.
- Remove and drizzle with more cheese and sauce if you would like.
- Sprinkle with parmesan if you wish. Chicken should have an internal temperature of 165 ℉ when finished cooking.
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Notes
Storage
- Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container. If you know you'll have leftovers, add the sauce at the end instead of directly to the breasts to avoid a soggy coating.
- Air fry at 350 degrees for 10 minutes to keep the breading crispy.
- Always preheat your air fryer for even cooking and accurate cooking times. It only takes about five minutes.
- Flatten your chicken to uniform thickness with the flat side of a meat tenderizer to ensure even cooking.
- The best way to flatten your chicken is to place it between two sheets of parchment paper. Then, use the meat tenderizer. This protects the chicken and prevents bacterial spread.
- Always brush real oil onto your air fryer basket to prevent sticking. Never use nonstick spray, as it can damage your basket's nonstick coating over time.
- Chicken breast thicknesses and sizes vary. Always check your chicken for an internal temperature of 165°F with a meat thermometer to ensure the meat is fully cooked.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 762mg | Potassium: 717mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 396IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 203mg | Iron: 1mg
