Description
Crispy chicken cutlets made in an air fryer for a healthier twist on a classic dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create thin cutlets.
- In a shallow bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg with water.
- Dip each chicken cutlet into the egg mixture, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated cutlets in the air fryer basket in a single layer, lightly spraying with olive oil.
- Cook for 10 minutes, then flip and cook for another 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spray the breaded cutlets lightly with oil before air frying.
- Adjust cooking time based on thickness of the cutlets.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: air fryer, crispy chicken, chicken cutlets, easy dinner, healthy