Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets
Air fryer chicken cutlets turn out crispy, golden brown, and delicious for a great weeknight meal the family will love!
Ingredients
- 4 chicken cutlets or chicken breasts cut in half
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp cayenne optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry using a paper towel then season it with salt and pepper.
- In a small container, whisk the eggs, and in another container, combine the breadcrumbs and seasonings.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Dredge the chicken cutlet in the eggs, flipping and covering each side. Then shake off any excess egg and lay it in the breadcrumbs, using your fingers to help completely cover the chicken. Flip and do the same to the other side. Shake off any excess breading. Continue to do this with the remaining chicken cutlets.
- Lay the chicken cutlets in the air fryer basket or tray and cook them for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping them halfway through. They are done when the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
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Notes
- Season both the chicken and the breading for layers of flavor.
- Bread the chicken with your hands to really press the breadcrumbs into the cutlets.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket.
- Flip the chicken cutlets halfway through the cooking time so they cook evenly on all sides.
- Store leftover cutlets in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat cutlets in a preheated air fryer at 350 degrees F for 4 to 5 minutes. These directions work for the pre-cooked breaded Perdue chicken cutlets as well.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 366kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 36gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 241mgSodium: 499mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
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