Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets (Printable Version)
Juicy chicken cutlets with crispy breadcrumb coating, made quick and easy using the air fryer.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 thin chicken cutlets (about 1 pound total)
→ Breading
02 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 large eggs, beaten
04 - 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
→ Cooking
05 - Cooking spray
# Directions:
01 - Arrange flour in one shallow bowl, beaten eggs in a second, and seasoned breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
02 - Coat each chicken cutlet in flour, dip into beaten egg, and then press into breadcrumbs until evenly covered.
03 - Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes. Spray the basket and both sides of the breaded cutlets with cooking spray.
04 - Arrange chicken cutlets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
05 - Serve hot, optionally with lemon wedges or dipping sauce.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Cooks up perfectly crisp with almost zero oil
- Ready in just twenty minutes from start to finish
- Uses only pantry and fridge basics
- Less mess than traditional frying methods
- Each bite somehow stays tender and juicy
02 -
- High in lean protein and can be adapted to many diets
- Even picky eaters love the crispy breading
- Great for meal prep or as leftovers in sandwiches or wraps
03 -
- Always start with thin even chicken for guaranteed tenderness
- Do not skip preheating the air fryer for best texture
- Check internal temp with a meat thermometer for perfect doneness every time
- Lightly spray both sides of breaded chicken so the coating browns not just steams