Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets
If you love crispy chicken but want a healthier alternative to deep frying, air fryer chicken cutlets are the best option! Mix up a quick homemade coating and get golden, breaded chicken that’s perfect for sandwiches, salads, or a tasty main dish.
Servings 4
Calories 261kcal
Equipment
- blender, chopper, or food processor
Ingredients
- 1 pound thin-sliced chicken breasts
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning blend
- 1 tablespoon herb and garlic seasoning blend
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs regular or gluten-free
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Avocado oil cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400 ℉
- Crack eggs into a shallow, wide bowl and beat until mixed
- Add seasonings, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan to a blender, chopper, or food processor and pulse a few times, then transfer to another shallow bowl
- Dip chicken into egg until coated, then into breadcrumbs, pressing until fully coated on both sides
- Spray bottom of air fryer basket with cooking spray
- Place chicken in basket in a single layer, not overlapping
- Spray tops of chicken with additional cooking spray
- Cook for 7 minutes or until top is crispy, then flip
- Continue cooking until crispy on top and until chicken has reached 165 ℉, about 5-7 additional minutes
- Serve cutlets on buns with lettuce, tomato, and mayo, or as desired
Notes
- Store leftover cutlets in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350 ℉ for 3–5 minutes or in the oven at 375℉ for about 10 minutes.
- To help the breading stick, pat the cutlets dry with a paper towel before dipping in the egg. Also, use your hands to press breadcrumbs firmly onto both sides.
- Preheat the air fryer for the best, crispy results.
- Arrange the cutlets in a single layer for even cooking.
- Chicken should reach an internal temp of 165 ℉.
- Use thin, even cutlets for consistent cooking time and remove chicken from the basket as soon as it reaches 165 ℉ to prevent overcooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 384mg | Potassium: 577mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1132IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 3mg