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Air Fryer Keto Chicken Parmesan with Crispy Almond Flour Crust

Close-up of a crispy, breaded cutlet topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, a perfect keto chicken parmesan.
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Make a satisfying, low-carb version of the Italian classic using your air fryer for a perfectly crispy texture. This keto chicken parmesan uses almond flour breading and is topped with sugar-free marinara and melted cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus 1/4 cup for topping
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup low-carb, sugar-free marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil spray

Instructions

  1. Prepare your breading stations. In one shallow dish, whisk the eggs. In a second dish, combine the almond flour, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Dip each pounded chicken breast first into the beaten egg, allowing excess to drip off.
  3. Next, press the chicken firmly into the almond flour and Parmesan mixture, coating both sides completely.
  4. Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil spray.
  5. Place the breaded chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap. You may need to cook in batches.
  6. Air fry for 10 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through the cooking time.
  7. Remove the chicken from the air fryer. Top each piece with 2 tablespoons of sugar-free marinara sauce and a generous layer of mozzarella cheese and the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese.
  8. Return the chicken to the air fryer and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C).
  9. Serve immediately as a weeknight keto meal.

Notes

  • For the crispiest crust, press the breading mixture onto the chicken firmly.
  • If you do not have an air fryer, you can bake this recipe at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, topping with cheese for the last 5 minutes.
  • Use a high-quality, low-sugar marinara sauce to keep the carb count low.

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