The Best Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets
Deliciously crunchy and tender chicken cutlets made easily in an air fryer, perfect for impressing family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.25 lb chicken cutlets
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Set up a dredging station with two shallow bowls: in one, whisk together the eggs; in the other, mix the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip each chicken cutlet into the egg wash, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even coating.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil and arrange the coated chicken cutlets in a single layer.
- Cook in the air fryer at 400°F for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
Notes
Ensure chicken cutlets are patted dry before coating. Consider variations in seasoning for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg