Air fryer chicken cutlets are the best dish when you need a quick, healthy, and delicious meal. With just about half an hour of cooking time, the chicken breast will crisp up nicely on the outside while still being juicy and moist inside. This recipe has been my go-to on busy days for so long!
Better yet, the air fryer will take care of all the cooking, meaning that even newbie home cooks can easily whip up today’s recipe. Simply press a few buttons, sit back, and relax while this handy device perfectly fries your chicken.
Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets – A Treat Everyone Loves
Chicken cutlets are essentially chicken breasts cut into thinner slices. They taste exceptionally delicious when breaded and deep-fried. While deep-frying results in super crispy chicken, this cooking method takes work, and the cleaning up can be tiring.
For these reasons, I love cooking my cutlets in an air fryer, which is hassle-free and healthier. Say goodbye to the mess from oil splattering as everything is cooked neatly inside the air fryer basket. And don’t worry about the taste; I promise you won’t be able to tell the difference!
Which Kitchen Tools Are Needed for These Chicken Cutlets?
My recipe only calls for 3 tools: an air fryer, a sprayer for the cooking oil, and some containers or bowls.
Which Ingredients Make Up These Delicious Air-fried Chicken Cutlets?
Here are all the ingredients I use to cook delicious air-fried chicken cutlets. The spices take the overall flavor up a notch.
How to Cook Chicken Cutlets in an Air Fryer?
When you’re ready, plug in your air fryer, and let’s start cooking!
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
Press the palm of your non-dominant hand on the chicken breast to hold it flat. Slice it into smaller portions horizontally.
If the breast is not too thick, you can cut it into 2 pieces. For a thicker breast, slice it into 3 cutlets.
Season the chicken with the following ingredients:
Mix well and marinate for 10 minutes.
Mix the following ingredients in one bowl or container:
Beat the eggs in another bowl.
Step 2: Coat the Chicken Cutlets
Dip the cutlets into the egg and then the breadcrumb mixture. Do this step twice. Make sure that you coat the chicken thoroughly with the breading.
Step 3: Air-fry the Chicken Cutlets
Preheat the air fryer for a few minutes to ensure a stable frying temperature. Next, grease the basket with cooking oil and put the chicken cutlets in.
Spray the cutlets with cooking oil to keep them from drying out. Air fry them at 400 degrees F for 6 minutes.
After 6 minutes, flip the cutlets and spray them with oil. Cook the chicken at 400 degrees F for another 5 minutes.
Step 4: Serve The Dish
Place the golden and crispy chicken cutlets on a plate and sprinkle them with cilantro. Prepare a bowl of potato and zucchini salad to serve as a side dish.
How to Achieve Perfect Chicken Cutlets in an Air Fryer?
I’ve rounded up some notes and tips to help you enjoy this dish to the fullest. Check them out!
Making Crispy Chicken Cutlets Has Never Been This Easy
If you’ve been frying your chicken cutlets the traditional way, it’s high time you tried my air fryer recipe. Since I switched to the air-fried method, I’ve never looked back once, and I believe you’ll also agree with me.
Don’t hesitate to share your result or any suggestions you have for today’s post in the comment section. It would also be a great help if you could share this recipe with more people. Loving is sharing!
Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Cooking Oil Sprayer
- Bowls/Containers
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 3.5 ounces of breadcrumbs
- 2.6 ounces of panko
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Your favorite salad (for serving)
Instructions
- Press the palm of your non-dominant hand on the chicken cutlet to hold it flat. Slice it into smaller portions horizontally.
- Season the chicken with ground pepper, kosher salt, chili powder, and sesame seeds. Mix well and marinate for 10 minutes.
- Mix the breadcrumbs, panko, and dried oregano in one bowl/container.
- Beat the eggs in another bowl.
- Dip the cutlets into the egg, and then the breadcrumb mixture. Do this step twice.
- Preheat the air fryer for a few minutes. Grease the basket with cooking oil and put the chicken cutlets in. Spray the cutlets with cooking oil and air fry them at 400℉ for 6 minutes.
- After 6 minutes, flip the cutlets and spray them with oil. Cook the chicken at 400℉ for another 5 minutes.
- Take the chicken out of the air fryer. Enjoy!
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Notes
- The estimated total time is based on 4 servings.
- Avoid overcrowding the basket, as doing so can result in unevenly cooked chicken. If necessary, cook the cutlets in multiple batches.
- Try serving the cutlets with different dipping sauces. Chili sauce, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard are all great choices.
- If you have leftovers, put them in an airtight food container and refrigerate them for up to 3 days. You can also keep them in a freezer for about 3 months.
- You can reheat the chicken by air frying them at 400 degrees F for about 5 minutes. Remember to flip them halfway.
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Richie
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Home Cooking, Meal Planning, Food Styling, Food Photography, Cooking-video Maker, Beverage Evaluation Expert
Education
Saigon Culinary Arts Centre, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Vietnam Australia Vocational School (VAAC), Hanoi, Vietnam
Richie, based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is a dynamic Content Writer with a talent for capturing the essence of culinary art.
Richie specializes in creating visually appealing and tasty content, offering a new angle on Vietnamese and other culinary traditions. With a background in graphic design and a love for food styling and photography, he expertly combines beauty with food narratives, encouraging his audience to discover the culinary world through his imaginative perspective.