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Crispy golden chicken schnitzels in air fryer basket.

Air Fryer Chicken Schnitzel

Nataliia
This air fryer chicken schnitzel is crispy and juicy, just like a great schnitzel should be, but with less oil and in less time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Austrian
Servings 4
Calories 297 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 shallow dish
  • 1 Air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 cups plain breadcrumbs
  • non-aerosol cooking spray* 

Instructions
 

  • Pat dry chicken breast with paper towels. Slice each chicken breast horizontally into two cutlets. You will have 4 thin sliced chicken breasts.
  • In a large bowl, add 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons flour, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika , ½ teaspoon garlic powder , ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper , and ¼ teaspoon ground ginger . Whisk until you have a thick paste. If it is very thick, add a splash of water or milk. In a shallow dish, add 2 cups plain breadcrumbs .
  • Dip each chicken breast into the eggs, spices and breadcrumbs mixture, making sure it is well coated. Transfer it into the dish with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere the breadcrumbs. Repeat the process with the rest of the chicken.
  • Preheat the air fryer. Spray the bottom of the basket with the non-aerosol cooking spray. Arrange 2 chicken schnitzels in air fryer basket. Air fry at 390°F for 12-15 minutes, flipping the chicken after 7 first minutes. Use the meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thickest part of the chicken.
  • Serve chicken schnitzels with mashes potatoes, salad or turn it into the delicious sandwich.

Notes

If you don’t have non-aerosol cooking spray, simply brush the chicken with any neutral vegetable oil. For more on why non-aerosol spray is best for your air fryer’s longevity, see my article How to Use an Air Fryer.

Nutrition

Calories: 297kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 15gFat: 19gSodium: 450mgFiber: 0.9gSugar: 0.9g
Keyword air fryer chicken schnitzel, crispy chicken schnitzel
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