Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets
Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, these air fryer chicken cutlets are the perfect weeknight dinner recipe served with your favorite side dishes.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Chicken breasts. Skinless boneless chicken breasts or chicken cutlets.
- Flour.
- Egg.
- Bread crumbs. I always use panko breadcrumbs but I think they are a key ingredient in air fryer chicken cutlets. They get super crisp once cooked without the need for a lot of oil. Gluten-free panko is a great alternative.
- Spices: Garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt and black pepper are my go-to seasonings for breaded chicken cutlets. I also often add grated parmesan cheese or fresh herbs like chopped parsley into the breading for extra flavor.
- Oil. I like using olive oil spray or avocado oil spray but any cooking spray can be used.
How To Air Fry Chicken Cutlets
- Dredge: Half the chicken breasts then dredge in seasoned flour, beaten egg and seasoned panko bread crumbs.
- Air Fry: Place the chicken in the air fryer basket, spray with oil then air fry at 400°F/205°C until crisp and golden.
- Serve: Serve the crispy chicken cutlets with lemon wedges.
Can I Make This Ahead?
Although the breaded chicken cutlets are definitely best served right after cooking, any leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, air fry for a few minutes at 400°F/205°C until the breading has crisped back up.
Serving Suggestions
We love serving crispy chicken with a variety of side dishes and luckily it’s the kind of protein that works in all seasons. During summer, we love it with all kinds of salads and in winter, it’s spectacular with mashed potatoes, creamy mushrooms sauce and green beans for a cozy dinner.
Servings: 4
Calories: 313kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) chicken breasts skinless and boneless
- ½ cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Using a sharp knife, slice each chicken breast in half horizontally, creating two thin cutlets. If the chicken is still quite thick, pound then a little thinner using a meat mallet or a rolling pin.
- Set up your dredging station next. Place the flour, eggs and bread crumbs in three shallow bowls.
- Whisk the eggs then season the flour with 1 teaspoon of salt and a pinch of black pepper.
- Mix the remaining seasonings into the bread crumbs.
- Coat the chicken first in the flour, then in the beaten egg and finally in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray with oil or cooking spray.
- Air fry at 400°F/205°C for 5-6 minutes per side, flipping over and spraying again, half way through cooking.
- Remove from the air fryer once crisp and golden brown and serve.
Notes
How long does it take to air fry a chicken cutlet?
Depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts, they shouldn’t take more than 5-6 minutes per side. At a high heat the breading should be crisp and golden by the time the chicken is perfectly cooked and juicy on the inside.
How do you make chicken fillets crispy in the air fryer?
The key to crispy chicken cutlets is using panko breadcrumbs. Cornflakes are also great because they are so crunchy.
Nutrition
Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 1492mg | Potassium: 538mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 164IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 3mg
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