Description
Crispy, tender Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken. These golden-brown cutlets are seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices, coated in a crispy breadcrumb mixture, and air fried to perfection. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 pound thinly sliced chicken breasts (about 4 pieces total)
- 3 eggs
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- Cooking oil spray
Instructions
- Prepare the coating stations: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using). In a separate shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and water. Finally, pour the breadcrumbs into a third shallow bowl.
- Coat the chicken: Dredge the chicken cutlets in the flour until completely coated on both sides, shaking off the excess. Next, dip the chicken cutlets in the egg mixture until well coated. Finally, dredge the chicken cutlets in the breadcrumbs, pressing evenly on both sides to ensure a thorough coating.
- Prepare the air fryer: Spray your air fryer basket with cooking oil spray. Place the coated chicken cutlets in the basket, ensuring they’re not overcrowded. Spray the tops of the cutlets with cooking oil for extra crispiness.
- Cook the chicken: Cook in the air fryer at 370 degrees Fahrenheit for 7 minutes. After 7 minutes, flip the chicken over, spray again with cooking oil, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the cutlets are golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- Don’t crowd the basket. Leave room around your chicken cutlets for even cooking and crispiness. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Preheat your air fryer for a few minutes before adding the food for optimal crispiness.
- Begin checking your chicken a few minutes early to prevent overcooking, as air fryers may vary in temperature.
- Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 370 degrees for four minutes or in the microwave for a couple of minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 145
