Air Fried Chicken Cutlets

Crispy air fried chicken cutlets with a slice of lemon on a plate.

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5 from 1 vote

Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: cutlets

Calories: 170kcal

Author: Carolyn Hetke

Equipment

air fryer

Ingredients

3 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts
½ cup flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup panko bread crumbs
2 Tbsps finely grated Parmesan cheese
olive oil for spritzing
lemon wedges optional

Instructions

Cut each chicken breast in half vertically to make 6 cutlets.
Place each cutlet between double plastic wrap sheets and pound lightly with a meat mallet until they are about ¼ to a ½" thick.
Mix flour, salt and pepper in one bowl. Whisk eggs in a second bowl. Mix panko and Parmesan in a third bowl.
Dredge cutlets in flour dish, then egg, then bread crumbs. Cutlets should be evenly coated. Transfer each cutlet to a platter.
You can wrap and freeze the cutlets in a single layer at this point. You can also refrigerate for 30 minutes or more to help the breading adhere well.
When ready to cook, choose a setting that will give you 375°. Preheat the air fryer if necessary for your air fryer. (°See note below for pan frying.)
Spritz each cutlet with oil and position in single layer on your tray(s). Cook 8-10 minutes turning cutlets at mid point. If using more than one tray you may need to rotate the trays at mid point as well. Coating should be evenly browned and internal temperature should have reached 165°. Air fry in batches if necessary.
If cooking from frozen check internal temperature after 22 minutes following instructions above.
Serve with lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

Note 1: To pan fry heat 2 Tbsps of oil in a non-stick skillet over medium high heat. You may have to fry them in batches to maintain a single layer. Fry as many cutlets as fit in one layer comfortably about 4 minutes each side. Add more oil if necessary and fry remaining cutlets 4 minutes per side. Keep cutlets warm in an oven proof dish at 300 degrees while cooking remaining cutlets.

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