Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets
Crispy and juicy chicken cutlets made easily in an air fryer, perfect for any weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (with modifications)
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the chicken breasts into cutlets about 1/2 inch thick.
- In one bowl, beat the eggs until fully blended.
- Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in another bowl.
- Dip each cutlet into the egg wash, letting excess drip off, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place the cutlets in the basket without overcrowding and cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove the chicken cutlets from the air fryer and serve warm.
Notes
For extra crispiness, double-dip your cutlets in egg wash and breadcrumbs. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat in the air fryer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
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