Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets in 15 Mins!
Chicken cutlets: master crispy, tender air fryer chicken in just 15 minutes. Perfect for a quick, healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless, chicken breast (about 6 pieces)
- ¼ cup egg whites
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs (Italian seasoned)
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Use shallow bowls to create a dredging station by adding egg whites into one shallow bowl and make breadcrumb mixture with Italian seasoning, and ground black pepper into the other shallow bowl. Set both bowls aside.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- Pat dry chicken breasts with paper towels on a cutting board or baking sheet.
- Cover chicken with plastic wrap and gently tap with a meat mallet or meat tenderizer so they are all uniform in size, about ¼-inch thick.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture and then into the breading mixture until each piece is fully coated.
- Place the breaded chicken on a baking sheet until all cutlets have been breaded.
- Prepare the air fryer basket with cooking spray, then add the chicken pieces in a single layer to allow room for the air to circulate and chicken to evenly cook.
- Spray the tops of the pieces of chicken with olive oil spray.
Notes
- For food safety, ensure chicken cutlets reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) using a meat thermometer.
- Store cooked chicken cutlets in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 5-7 minutes for best crispness.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to ensure proper air circulation and crispy results. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Store cooked chicken cutlets in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 5-7 minutes for best crispness.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to ensure proper air circulation and crispy results. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.