Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets

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Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets are juicy, golden, and easy to make—perfect for a quick and easy dinner with all the crunch, none of the oil. Perfect for salads, sandwiches, or as the main dish for dinner!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer chicken cutlets, chicken cutlets recipe, crispy chicken cutlets

Servings:

Calories: 329kcal

Author: Jordan

Equipment

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds chicken cutlets Or 2 chicken breasts, about 1-1 ½ lbs total, sliced in half into cutlets and pounded until 1/4-1/2” thick
½ tsp kosher salt
¾ cup all purpose flour
2 eggs beaten
2 cups panko bread crumbs
Olive oil spray for cooking

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
Place the flour, eggs, and panko bread crumbs into three shallow bowls (I like to season each bowl with a pinch of salt and pepper). Season both sides of the chicken cutlets with salt.
Dredge the cutlets one at a time, by first coating them on both sides in flour, then the egg wash, then the breadcrumbs.
Arrange the cutlets in a single layer with about 1-2 inches of space between them in the air fryer basket and lightly spray both sides with olive oil. Air fry for 10 minutes, flip and then cook for another 5 minutes.
Serve with a simple salad or with the optional Mexican Street Corn topping below.
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Notes

I like to serve these on top of arugula tossed with a little olive oil, lemon or lime juice, and flaky salt.
Flip halfway: This ensures both sides crisp up evenly. Use tongs or a spatula (or both together!) to flip gently so the breading stays intact.

Optional Street Corn Topping:

2 cups corn kernels
1 diced jalapeno
1 minced garlic clove
¼ cup cotija cheese
Zest and juice from 1 lime
¼ cup greek yogurt, mayonnaise, or mexican crema
¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon tajin

Mix all the ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl and place them on top of the chicken cutlets before serving.

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