25 Easy Air Fryer Recipes
16. Healthy Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken with Broccoli
If you want a meal that is simple to make, uses few ingredients, and offers a good boost of nutrients, Parmesan Chicken with Broccoli made in the air fryer checks all those boxes. Cooking this dish in the air fryer means less oil, less mess, and a crunchier texture without extra calories.
You get juicy chicken with a crisp Parmesan and panko coating, paired with tender broccoli that gets slightly charred in the air fryer. This recipe is a good fit for busy nights or when you want something easy and satisfying. If you like tasty meals but want to eat a bit healthier, you should give this a try.
Cooking Times
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 12 minutes
Total time: 22 minutes
Serving Size
- Serves 2 plates
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
Preparation
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- In one bowl, beat the egg. Using another bowl, mix the panko, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg, then coat with the panko mixture.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place the chicken breasts in the basket. Add the broccoli florets around the chicken.
- Lightly spray the top of the chicken and broccoli with the cooking spray.
- Cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and the broccoli is slightly crisp.
Nutrition Info
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Protein: 36 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Dietary fiber: 3 g
- Sugars: 2 g
- Total fat: 10 g
- Saturated fat: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
- Sodium: 730 mg
