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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets Recipe

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Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets that are perfectly breaded and cooked to juicy perfection in just 28 minutes. A healthier alternative to traditional frying, these cutlets are seasoned, coated with Italian breadcrumbs, and air fried until golden and crispy, making a delicious and easy meal for any night of the week.

  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Chicken Cutlets

  • 2 chicken breasts (sliced lengthwise into 4 cutlets)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper

Breading Station

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs (beaten)
  • 1 cup seasoned Italian breadcrumbs

Additional

  • Spray cooking oil
  • 1 tbsp parsley (finely chopped)

Instructions

  1. Season the Chicken: Season the chicken cutlets on both sides with salt and ground black pepper. Place them on a plate and set aside.
  2. Prepare Breading Station: Arrange the all-purpose flour, beaten eggs, and seasoned Italian breadcrumbs each in separate shallow bowls for easy dipping and coating.
  3. Coat with Flour: Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour, making sure to cover all sides evenly. Shake off any excess flour to prevent clumping.
  4. Dip in Egg: Dip the floured chicken cutlet into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess egg to drip off to ensure proper adhesion of the breadcrumbs.
  5. Cover with Breadcrumbs: Coat the chicken cutlet fully with the seasoned Italian breadcrumbs. Press the breadcrumbs onto the chicken if necessary to secure the coating well.
  6. Prepare Air Fryer: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil to prevent sticking. Place the breaded chicken cutlets in a single layer in the basket. If working in batches, avoid overcrowding.
  7. Air Fry the Cutlets: Spray the tops of the cutlets with cooking oil. Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 18 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking. Spray with additional cooking oil after flipping. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the coating is golden and crispy.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Remove chicken cutlets from the air fryer and sprinkle with finely chopped parsley. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Ensure chicken cutlets are even thickness for uniform cooking.
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow air circulation for crispiness.
  • You can add extra herbs or spices to the breadcrumb mixture for varied flavor.
  • Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken is cooked safely to 165°F.
  • Leftover cutlets can be reheated in the air fryer to maintain crispiness.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/crispy-air-fryer-chicken-cutlets-recipe/