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Chicken cutlet with green beans

Easy Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets

These Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets are quickly coated in breading and fried in the air fryer with very little oil to make a crispy, juicy piece of chicken that only take about 20 minutes to make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 194 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 1 boneless skinless chicken breast cut in half and lightly pounded
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2 tablespoons (15 g) flour
  • 1/4 cup (27 g) fine bread crumbs or panko
  • 1 tablespoon (8 g) cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon (0.8 g) garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon (0.3 g) flake salt

Instructions
 

  • Season the chicken with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
  • Whisk the egg in a bowl. Combine the breadcrumbs, flour, and seasonings on another plate.
  • Dredge the chicken cutlets in the egg, shake off excess. Lay the chicken in the breadcrumbs, then drag/flip to fully coat the chicken.
  • Spray the chicken with a generous amount of cooking oil. Place it, oiled side down in the air fryer basket. Spray the top side.
  • Cook the chicken at 385˚F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. The chicken is done when it reaches 165˚F internal temperature.

Notes

  • The easiest way to get all the chicken breaded quickly is to make a breading station. Have all of the flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs ready in their own bowls or plates. That way you can easily and quickly bread each chicken cutlet.
  • Measure the internal temperature of the chicken cutlets using a meat thermometer. Each air fryer is built differently, so your model may take more or less time to cook the chicken. Chicken should reach a temperature of 165°F. 
  • Wear gloves while breading the chicken to prevent cross contamination.

All air fryers have different wattage and may cook at different rates. You may need to adjust the time or temp for the best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 17gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 487mgPotassium: 284mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 174IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken
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