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.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer chicken cutlets, air fryer chicken recipe, chicken cutlets in air fryer

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Total Time 22

Servings

Calories 313kcal

Author Alida Ryder

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.

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