Description
Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets are the ultimate solution for those craving crispy, juicy chicken without the guilt of deep frying. These golden-brown cutlets deliver a delightful crunch and tender meat, making them perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or entertaining guests. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can transform an ordinary meal into a restaurant-quality dish that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Trim excess fat from chicken breasts and pat them dry.
- In a bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning.
- Beat the eggs in another bowl until frothy.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg mixture then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange the coated chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket and lightly spray with cooking oil.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Serve with soy sauce or a tangy dipping sauce alongside fresh salad or roasted veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet (113g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg