Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets
Tender slices of chicken, encrusted in a crunchy breadcrumb and parmesan coating, easily made in the air fryer for a quick and delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option Available
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each slice of chicken into the beaten eggs, ensuring complete coating.
- Transfer the chicken to the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Place the coated chicken cutlets in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Give them a light spray of cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden-brown and fully cooked.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider using panko breadcrumbs. Experiment with adding different seasonings like smoked paprika or Italian herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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