Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets
These Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets are crispy, crunchy and flavorful. Easy to make and ready in less than 25 minutes, pair them with your favorite sides or add to salads, wraps or sandwiches for the perfect lunch or dinner on busy weeknights.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast or precut cutlets
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 large eggs beaten
- olive oil spray
- fresh parsley (optional) chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a shallow bowl, mix breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried basil, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. This will be your coating mixture.
- Butterfly each chicken breast and cut in half to create thinner cutlets. You can also use a meat mallet to gently pound them to an even thickness.
- Dip each chicken cutlet into the beaten eggs, ensuring both sides are coated.
- Press each side of the chicken cutlet into the breadcrumb mixture, making sure the coating adheres well.
- Place the breaded chicken cutlets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching. You may need to cook in batches if there is not enough room.
- Lightly spray the top of the chicken cutlets with olive oil or avocado oil spray to help them crisp up. Air fry the chicken cutlets for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Check the internal temperature, which should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit for safety. Cook time will vary depending on the size of your chicken breast.
- Remove the chicken cutlets from the air fryer and let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
- Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary with substitutions.
- Each serving is approximately 4.75 oz. each, cooked. As always, it is best to weigh your final and divide by the total servings to get the true serving size.
- Turn into 6 servings if desired, approximately 3.25 oz cooked.
- If your air fryer is lacking space, you can cook these in batches. Just keep the first batch covered and while the second batch is resting. Pop back in the air fryer for 2 minutes to get it hot and crispy again.
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You can also make a larger batch of these and before cooking, place them in an airtight container or freezer bag and store in the freezer. Then just spray with cooking spray and air fry for 14-17 minutes. Check the internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit, adjusting time as necessary.
Nutrition
Serving: 4.5oz, cooked | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 216mg | Sodium: 414mg | Potassium: 641mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
