Keto Chicken Parmesan Air Fryer Recipe

Keto Chicken Parmesan Air Fryer Recipe is among the most delicious and easy keto chicken recipes. This recipe is perfect for you who are looking for a quick and healthy dinner!

This tasty keto dish is made with boneless chicken breasts simmered in tomato sauce, topped with cheese, and baked in the air fryer. It’s delicious, easy to make, and perfect for any time of day!

Serve with air fryer zucchini noodles, or air fryer roasted vegetables, this will soon become one of your favorite keto air fryer meal.

Ingredients Needed For Keto Chicken Parm Air Fryer

Here are the simple ingredients, you will need:

Remember the step-by-step instructions are below in the printable recipe card, as well as the nutritional information, including the net carbs.

• Chicken: You can use chicken thighs, boneless skinless chicken breasts, chicken cutlets, chicken breasts, or chicken tender
• Egg: Use a large room-temperature egg
• Breading: Optional are pork rinds, keto bread crumbs, almond flour, or coconut flour
• Cheese: Use freshly shredded Mozzarella cheese or Parmesan cheese.
• Seasonings and Spices: Salt, Black Pepper, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Italian Seasoning, Parsley, and Oregano.
• Pasta Sauce: You can use low-carb homemade marinara sauce or store-bought keto tomato sauce.
• Oil: Use Olive Oil, avocado oil, or grapeseed oil.

How to Make Keto Chicken Parmesan Air Fryer Recipe

Here are the step-by-step instructions:

Step One: Prepare The Chicken

Start by using a meat mallet to flatten your chicken. Wrap the piece of chicken in saran wrap tightly, and then flatten your chicken. Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees F, spray your basket with cooking spray, or brush with olive oil.

Step Two: Prepare Your Dredging Stations

In one small bowl, add the eggs. In a large bowl, add the flour or crushed pork rinds, salt, back pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, parsley, oregano, and 1/2 of the shredded Parmesan cheese, and mix well.

Step Three:: Bread Your Keto Chicken Parmesan

Start by dipping your chicken into the egg mixture, then into the pork rind mixture, using your hands to pat the pork rinds into the chicken. As you coat your chicken, place the chicken into a single layer into the air fryer basket. Be careful not to crowd the air fryer basket.

Step Four: Set the Cooking Time

Set the cook time for 8-10 minutes. To help crisp the chicken up, spray the coating with a thin coat of cooking oil. After 10 minutes, spread the marinara sauce on top, and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cook for another 5-9 minutes.

Step Five: How To Know When The Chicken is Fully Cooked

Use a meat thermometer, and remove the chicken when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees f and the chicken is golden brown.

Keto Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe Tips

• Crowding: For best results, ensure that the hot air has plenty of room to circulate around the chicken; this way, the chicken can crisp up!
• Timing: Since all air fryers are slightly different, the timing will vary; remember, you can use an instant-read thermometer to tell when your chicken is fully cooked.
• Seasonings: Add some more seasonings; I love using fresh herbs for this recipe, as well as Italian seasoning, garlic salt, or cayenne pepper for some spice.
• Internal Temperature: For best results, use a meat thermometer once the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, you can safely remove the chicken. Remember to insert the meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken.
• Flying Cheese: If you have been finding that your cheese flies off when you put it into the air fryer, the best thing to do is add the cheese and the delicious tomato sauce on top!

East Keto Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Recipe Variations

• Keto Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Without Breading: If you want to make a Keto Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan No Breading, For a low-carb twist, try making Keto Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan without the traditional breading. Simply coat the chicken breasts with a mixture of grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning before air frying for a delicious, crunchy crust that fits your keto diet.

Serving Suggestions

Looking for a simple, delicious dinner that is both low in carbs and packed with flavor? Look no further than chicken parmesan! Zucchini noodles make the perfect base for this hearty dish, adding a light and fresh touch to the savory flavors of the chicken.

Other easy low-carb options are air fryer broccoli, air fryer cauliflower, or a fresh side salad served over shirataki noodles for a twist.

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