Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets
"Chicken cutlets prepared in the air fryer come out perfectly crispy, beautifully golden, and wonderfully juicy – an ideal complement to vegetables, salads, pasta dishes, and beyond."
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Ingredients
- 2 8-oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- 3/4 cup seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dry Italian seasoning
- 1 large egg
- olive oil spray
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Equipment Needed
- Air Fryer
Instructions
- 1
Halve the chicken breasts lengthwise to yield 4 cutlets. Gently pound them to achieve a thickness of 1/4 inch.
- 2
In a shallow dish, season the chicken with salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning, then coat with Italian dressing. Allow it to marinate for a minimum of 1 hour (longer marination enhances flavor).
- 3
In another shallow dish, mix together the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. In a separate shallow bowl, crack an egg. First, coat the chicken in the egg, then dredge it in the breadcrumb mixture. Transfer the coated cutlets to a clean surface and lightly spray both sides with cooking oil.
- 4
Place the cutlets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary. Air fry at 400°F for 4 minutes until the top turns golden brown. Flip the cutlets, spray the other side with oil, and continue air frying for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, until they are golden and fully cooked.
Nutrition Information
Notes & Tips
- Note: Nutrition info reflects 1 tbsp crumbs that get tossed, and 1 tbsp dressing left after marinating which gets tossed
- 1 tbsp crumbs that get tossed, and 1 tbsp dressing left after marinating which gets tossed