Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
27 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
402 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets
Description
This recipe for Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets involves coating thin chicken breast slices first in a flour mixture seasoned with garlic and onion powders, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne pepper. After dredging in flour, the cutlets are dipped in beaten eggs with water, then coated evenly with plain breadcrumbs. The breaded cutlets are sprayed with cooking oil and air fried at 370°F, first cooking 7 minutes on one side and then flipping and cooking an additional 5 minutes to ensure thorough cooking and a crispy crust.
The air fryer technology crisps the breadcrumb coating using circulated hot air, creating golden brown cutlets without deep frying, resulting in a crunchy outside and tender, juicy inside. The spices in the flour add savory depth and mild heat if cayenne is included. This recipe is suitable for a protein-rich main dish and pairs well with salads, vegetables, or dipping sauces.
Practical tips include avoiding overcrowding in the air fryer basket for even cooking—cooking in batches if needed. Preheating the air fryer helps achieve consistent results. Leftover cutlets store well airtight in the fridge for up to 4 days and can be reheated either briefly in the air fryer to restore crispiness or in the microwave. Monitoring the cooking time closely will prevent overcooking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 pound chicken breast about 4 pieces total, thinly sliced
- 3 egg
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using). In a separate shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and water. Finally, pour the breadcrumbs into a third shallow bowl.
- Dredge the chicken cutlets in the flour until completely coated on both sides, shaking off the excess. Next, dip the chicken cutlets in the egg mixture until well coated. Finally, dredge the chicken cutlets in the breadcrumbs, pressing evenly on both sides.
- Spray your air fryer basket with cooking oil spray. Place the chicken cutlets in the basket then spray the tops with cooking oil.
- Cook in the air fryer at 370 degrees Fahrenheit for 7 minutes. After 7 minutes, flip the chicken over, spray again with cooking oil, and cook for 5 more minutes until cooked through.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; leave space around cutlets for even cooking and crispness, cooking in batches if necessary.
- Preheat the air fryer before cooking to ensure proper temperature and consistent results.
- Check the chicken a few minutes before the end to avoid overcooking or burning, as air fryers can vary.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheat in the air fryer at 370°F for 4 minutes or briefly in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 402 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 402kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 195mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 669mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 574mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 318IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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