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Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets: 12 Minutes to Perfectly Crispy Bliss


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 22
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free option

Description

Deliciously crispy and juicy chicken cutlets made in the air fryer, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced into cutlets
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. In a second shallow bowl, beat the eggs.
  4. In a third shallow bowl, place the breadcrumbs.
  5. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess.
  6. Dip the floured cutlet into the beaten eggs, allowing the excess to drip off.
  7. Finally, coat the cutlet with breadcrumbs, pressing down to adhere.
  8. Repeat with all cutlets.
  9. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
  10. Arrange the cutlets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray the top of the cutlets with cooking spray.
  11. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
  12. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken cutlets in buttermilk for a few hours before breading.
  • You can also add grated Parmesan cheese to the breadcrumbs for a cheesy twist.
  • Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your cutlets; thinner cutlets will cook faster.
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 12
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cutlet
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 1
  • Sodium: 300
  • Fat: 8
  • Saturated Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 20
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 20

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