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rispy Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets (Quick & Easy Recipe)

Craving crispy, golden chicken cutlets without the hassle? This air fryer recipe delivers perfectly crispy, breaded chicken in just 8 minutes, with minimal prep and zero frying oil. It’s the easiest way to enjoy a quick, delicious dinner that the whole family will love!
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: rispy Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets (Quick & Easy Recipe)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 338kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 4 chicken cutlets (or 2 large chicken breasts, butterflied)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken:

  • Pat the chicken cutlets dry with paper towels on both sides.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Set the cutlets aside while you prepare the dredging station.

Set Up Dredging Station:

  • In one shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and water until fully combined.
  • In another shallow bowl, mix the Italian bread crumbs, panko, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Coat the Chicken:

  • Dip each chicken cutlet into the egg wash, fully coating it. Then transfer it to the breadcrumb mixture, pressing down to ensure the crumbs stick well.
  • Repeat this process for each cutlet, using one hand for the wet mixture and the other for the dry mixture. Let the coated cutlets rest on a clean plate.

Preheat the Air Fryer:

  • Lightly spray the air fryer basket or tray with cooking spray. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.

Cook the Chicken:

  • Place two chicken cutlets in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don't overlap. Generously spray the tops with cooking spray to help them crisp up.
  • Cook at 400°F for 4 minutes. After 2 minutes, open the air fryer and spray the tops of the cutlets again if you see any dry spots.

Flip and Finish Cooking:

  • Flip the cutlets over, making sure they don’t overlap. Spray the tops again with cooking spray.
  • Continue cooking for another 4 minutes, checking halfway through for dryness and re-spraying if necessary. The chicken is ready when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) at the thickest point.

Repeat for Remaining Cutlets:

  • Remove the cooked chicken cutlets and set aside. Cook the second batch using the same steps.

Nutrition

Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.5g | Protein: 47.1g | Fat: 9.5g | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 1.3g
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