Description

Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these air fryer chicken cutlets make for a quick, delicious, and healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken. Made with simple pantry ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or sandwiches.

Ingredients

4 chicken breast cutlets

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 large egg

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

Cooking spray

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Instructions

1. In a shallow plate, mix the breadcrumbs with garlic powder until well combined.

2. In another shallow plate, beat the egg with black pepper and salt.

3. Add flour into a third shallow plate.

4. Dip the chicken cutlet into the flour, then the egg mixture, then breadcrumb mixture. Shake off excess breading.

5. Repeat the process for the remaining chicken cutlets.

6. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and preheat it to 390°F for about 3 minutes.

7. Place the breaded chicken cutlets in the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Spray the tops with cooking spray.

8. Cook for 5 minutes on one side. Flip, spray again, and cook for another 5 minutes or until golden and cooked through.

9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Preheat your air fryer before cooking to ensure even crisping.

Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; leave space between each cutlet for air circulation.

Flip cutlets halfway through cooking to achieve crispiness on both sides.

Spray cooking spray on the cutlets both before and after flipping for the best golden finish.

Check doneness around the 7-minute mark to avoid overcooking and drying out the chicken.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American