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Air-Fryer Chicken Cutlets
These crisp and tender Air-Fryer Chicken Cutlets are perfect for a quick, healthy weeknight dinner!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 46 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 84 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each), trimmed
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb blend
- 1/4 cup low-fat Italian dressing
- 3/4 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese low-fat version works well
- 1 large egg
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Begin by slicing each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create four thinner cutlets. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, gently pound the cutlets to an even thickness (about 1/4 inch). This ensures even cooking and tender meat.
- Whisk together the kosher salt, garlic powder, and Italian herb blend in a shallow dish. Add the Italian dressing and place the chicken cutlets in the marinade. Let them marinate for at least 1 hour.
- In a separate shallow dish, mix together the whole-wheat breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese. In another shallow dish, beat the egg.
- One at a time, dip each marinated chicken cutlet into the beaten egg (allow excess to drip off). Coat evenly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Arrange the breaded chicken cutlets in a single layer in the air-fryer basket, working in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding. Air fry for 4 minutes until the top is golden.
- Flip the cutlets, give them a light spray of olive oil and continue to air fry for another 4 minutes (they need to be golden brown). If you have a meat thermometer, target 165°F.
- Serve hot from the air fryer.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
84kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
403mg
(17%)
Potassium
30mg
(1%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
63IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 84kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 403mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 30mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 63IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.