Easy Breaded Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets
Elevate your dinner with these Easy Breaded Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets, a perfect blend of crispy outside and tender inside. Ready in no time, these cutlets promise a delightful meal that is both flavorful and versatile. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce, nestled in a sandwich, or alongside a fresh salad for a satisfying feast any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse and pat dry chicken breasts, then slice each in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip into the egg wash, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Spray the air fryer basket lightly with nonstick spray and arrange cutlets in a single layer.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway for even crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 135mg