Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets
Air fryer chicken cutlets turn out crispy, golden, juicy and delicious – perfect with veggies, over salads, with pasta, and more.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 8-oz boneless skinless chicken breasts (trimmed)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- 3/4 cup seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs (homemade or store bought)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (or Romano cheese)
- 1 teaspoon dry Italian seasoning
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make 4 cutlets. Pound to make 1/4 inch thick.
- In a shallow bowl, season with salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and marinade with Italian dressing at least 1 hour (the longer the better).
- Combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a shallow bowl. Place egg in another shallow bowl. Dip the chicken into the egg, then the breadcrumb mixture. Place on a work surface and spray both sides with oil.
- In a single layer, in batches if needed, transfer the cutlets to the air fryer basket and air fryer 400F 4 minutes until the top is golden, then flip and spray the other side, air fry another 3 to 4 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
Video
Notes
Note: Nutrition info reflects 1 tbsp crumbs that get tossed, and 1 tbsp dressing left after marinating which gets tossed
Nutrition
Serving: 1cutlet, Calories: 268kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 30.5g, Fat: 9.5g, Saturated Fat: 1.5g, Cholesterol: 131.5mg, Sodium: 743mg, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugar: 2g
- WW Points: 4