Description
Cheesy air fryer chicken parmesan wraps bring Italian comfort straight to your kitchen with crispy golden exteriors and melted cheese goodness. Packed with flavor and quick to prepare, these wraps offer a delightful twist on classic chicken parmesan that will satisfy your craving for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
Coating and Seasoning:
- ½ cup (60 grams / 2.1 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- ¾ cup (90 grams / 3.2 ounces) Italian breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup (25 grams / 0.9 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Assembly and Additional Ingredients:
- Olive oil spray
- 4 large flour tortillas
- ½ cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the breading components by arranging three separate containers: one with seasoned flour, another with whisked eggs, and the third with a zesty mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Meticulously coat each chicken strip by first dredging in flour, ensuring complete coverage, then dipping in egg, and finally rolling in the seasoned breadcrumb blend.
- Heat the air fryer to 375F (190C) and lightly mist the basket with olive oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Carefully arrange the breaded chicken strips in a single layer within the air fryer basket, avoiding any overlap to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the chicken strips for 10-12 minutes, rotating midway through to achieve an evenly golden and crispy exterior.
- While the chicken cooks, lay out tortillas and spread marinara sauce across the center of each wrap.
- Once chicken strips are crisp and cooked, place 2-3 strips onto each tortilla, then generously sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll tightly into a compact burrito shape, ensuring a secure seal.
- Position the wraps seam-side down in the air fryer basket, lightly misting with olive oil to promote browning.
- Air fry the assembled wraps at 375F (190C) for 3-5 minutes, turning once to create a uniformly crisp and golden exterior.
- Remove wraps, garnish with fresh basil, and serve alongside additional marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Customize breading by using gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs for a celiac-friendly version.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like provolone or fontina for unique flavor profiles.
- Create a lighter option by using whole wheat tortillas and reducing cheese quantity for a healthier wrap.
- Meal prep friendly: Cook chicken strips in advance and store in refrigerator for quick assembly later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg