Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Sliders

Recipe posted in: Flex Meals & Snacks, Lunches & Dinners, Appetizers, Main Courses
air fryer chicken parmesan sandwich

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Protein-packed chicken is the star of the show in these Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Sliders. Breaded and baked to golden perfection, each piece of chicken is placed on a delicious slider bun and complemented with flavor-filled marinara sauce and creamy mozzarella cheese. (Pro tip: Pop the sliders back in the oven or air fryer for a few minutes until the cheese is has melted.)

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*Please note that all air fryers cook differently. Before trying any recipe, always refer to the manufacturer safety instructions provided with your specific air fryer.

Servings: 4

Calories per Serving: 186

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb, 1 PowerFuel and 2 Extras

Ingredients:

  • 10 oz. chicken
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ¼ cup flour
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup marinara sauce, low salt
  • 2 slices mozzarella cheese, part skim, cut into quarters
  • 8 whole wheat slider buns

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven or air fryer to 400°F.
  2. To prepare the chicken, take out three bowls. Place flour in one bowl, beaten egg in another and breadcrumbs in another.
  3. Cut chicken into bite-sized, nugget-shaped pieces.
  4. Dip one chicken into flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Place on a greased baking sheet or air fryer basket. Repeat with the rest of the chicken.
  5. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked.
  6. To assemble, place chicken nugget on slider bun, top with 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce and one quartered piece of mozzarella cheese.
  7. Place back in oven or air fryer and cook for 1-2 minutes or until cheese has melted.
  8. *Please note that all air fryers cook differently. Before trying any recipe, always refer to the manufacturer safety instructions provided with your specific air fryer.
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