Description
Cheesy air fryer chicken parmesan wraps combine Italian-inspired flavors with convenient cooking techniques. Quick weeknight dinner promises crispy exterior and melted cheese delights that satisfy hunger and comfort cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into strips
- 1 egg, beaten
- ½ cup flour, all-purpose (60 g / 2.1 oz)
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs, Italian (90 g / 3.2 oz)
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated (25 g / 0.9 oz)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 4 tortillas, large, flour
- ½ cup sauce, marinara
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper, black
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp seasoning, Italian
- olive oil spray
- basil, fresh (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Breading Preparation: Create three distinct stations with seasoned flour, whisked eggs, and a vibrant mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning for coating chicken strips.
- Chicken Coating: Meticulously dredge each chicken strip through flour, submerge in egg wash, then generously coat with seasoned breadcrumb mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Air Fryer Preparation: Preheat air fryer to 375F (190C) and lightly spray basket with olive oil to prevent adhering and promote golden crispiness.
- Initial Chicken Cooking: Arrange breaded chicken strips in a single, non-overlapping layer within the air fryer basket, cooking for 10-12 minutes and rotating midway to achieve uniform golden crispness.
- Wrap Assembly: Spread marinara sauce across tortilla centers, position crispy chicken strips, and liberally sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, then fold sides inward and roll tightly into compact burritos.
- Final Cooking: Position wraps seam-side down in air fryer, mist with olive oil, and air fry at 375F (190C) for 3-5 minutes, rotating once to create a uniformly crisp, golden exterior.
- Serving: Remove wraps, garnish with fresh basil, and serve with additional marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Maximize Crispiness: Pat chicken strips completely dry before breading to help coating adhere better and achieve extra crunch.
- Perfect Breading Technique: Use one hand for dry ingredients and another for wet to prevent messy, clumpy breading that falls off easily.
- Prevent Sticking: Lightly spray or brush olive oil on chicken and wraps to ensure golden-brown exterior without burning.
- Temperature Control: Allow air fryer to preheat fully before adding chicken to guarantee even cooking and optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg