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Air-Fryer Chicken Cutlets

Juicy, breaded chicken cutlets cooked quickly in the air fryer for a crisp, healthy weeknight meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 16 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each) trimmed and halved lengthwise to make 4 cutlets
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb blend
  • 1/4 cup low-fat Italian dressing
  • 3/4 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese low-fat version works well
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • olive oil spray for spraying the cutlets

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Meat mallet or rolling pin
  • 3 shallow dishes or bowls
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring cup
  • Tongs
  • Meat thermometer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise to make four thin cutlets, then gently pound each to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch.
  2. In a shallow dish, whisk together the kosher salt, garlic powder, and dried Italian herb blend; stir in the low-fat Italian dressing.
  3. Place the cutlets in the dressing mixture and turn to coat; marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  4. In a second shallow dish, beat the egg until smooth.
  5. In a third shallow dish, combine the whole-wheat breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
  6. Working one at a time, dip each marinated cutlet into the beaten egg, letting excess drip off, then press into the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture to coat evenly.
  7. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  8. Arrange breaded cutlets in a single layer in the air-fryer basket without overcrowding; cook for 4 minutes.
  9. Flip each cutlet, lightly spray with olive oil, and continue to air fry for another 4 minutes, or until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F (74°C).
  10. Remove the cutlets from the air fryer and serve hot.

Notes

  • Marinate at least 1 hour for best flavor.
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if needed.
  • Use a meat thermometer to confirm an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Light olive oil spray helps achieve a golden crust.