Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets
Air fryer chicken cutlets let you make a lighter version of fried chicken cutlets. With just 10 minutes of prep and a short cook time, these can be on your table so fast!
Servings: 4
Calories: 273kcal
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast cutlets
- 1/2 cup unseasoned panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Add the flour to a plate, the bread crumbs and garlic powder to another, and the egg to a bowl.1/2 cup unseasoned panko bread crumbs, 1/4 cup flour, 1 large egg, 1 tsp garlic powder
- Season the egg with salt & pepper, then whisk until smooth.1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp salt
- Pat the chicken dry using paper towel then dredge one piece in the flour, turning to coat completely. Shake off any excess.4 chicken breast cutlets
- Transfer to the chicken to the egg again turning to coat. Let the excess drip off, then transfer to bread crumbs- turn to coat completely and press in, if needed. Transfer to a waiting plate, and repeat until all the chicken's coated.
- Generously spray the basket of an air fryer, then add two cutlets. Spray the tops of the chicken with cooking spray.
- Air fry at 390° for 10 minutes, flipping half way through. Transfer to plates, and repeat for the second batch.
- Serve & enjoy!
Notes
- Cook time may vary based on the thickness of your chicken, so always cook to temp rather than just time.
- DO NOT over cook. Cutlets are thin so they cook quickly, and you don't want it to dry out.
- Want to add some flavor to your chicken? Whisk your favorite seasonings into the bread crumbs before coating the chicken.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 852mg | Potassium: 685mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg