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Two cooked breaded chicken cutlets on a white plate.

Easy Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets

Nataliia
Crispy air fryer chicken cutlets are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken. This extra crispy chicken with less oil is ready in under 20 minutes.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4
Calories 176 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Air fryer I used Ninja XL
  • 3 shallow dishes for breading station
  • 1 Measuring Cup
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ea chicken breasts or 4 cutlets
  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup plain bread crumbs or Panko bread crumbs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Slice the chicken breasts horizontally into cutlets or use store bought chicken cutlets.
  • Prepare the dishes for breading: line up 3 shallow dishes on your kitchen counter. In the first dish, mix all-purpose flour, salt, garlic powder, paprika and black pepper. Fill the second dish with whisked eggs, and the third dish with breadcrumbs.
  • Take one chicken cutlet and lightly coat it in the flour, making sure to shake off any excess. Next, dip the chicken cutlet into the whisked eggs. After that, place the chicken cutlet in the dish with the breadcrumbs, fully coating it on both sides. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken cutlets. If cooking in batches, place breaded chicken cutlets on a sheet of parchment paper.
  • Preheat the air fryer and spray the basket with cooking oil. Place 2-3 cutlets at a time in a preheated basket. Air fry at 400°F for 5 minutes. Flip the cutlets and cook for another 5 minutes or until the internal temperature reached 165°F. Repeat with the rest of the chicken.

Notes

  • The cooking time for the chicken cutlets may vary based on the thickness of the cutlets and the specific model of your air fryer. Check the cutlets frequently and adjust the cooking time as needed.
  • Feel free to experiment with different seasonings and spices to add your own personal touch to this recipe.
  • Serve the crispy chicken cutlets with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, a salad, or mashed potatoes.
  • Leftover chicken cutlets can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer or oven until crispy before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1eaCalories: 176kcalCarbohydrates: 10.6gProtein: 21.4gFat: 5.2gSodium: 520mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1g
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