Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Chicken Cutlets
Make thin, crispy chicken cutlets in your air fryer using a Parmesan and panko breading for a quick, low-oil meal.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thin chicken breast cutlets (about 4 oz each)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray (olive oil or avocado oil based)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken cutlets dry with paper towels.
- Set up a standard breading station with three shallow dishes. Place flour in the first dish.
- In the second dish, whisk the egg and water together.
- In the third dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Dredge each chicken cutlet first in the flour, shaking off excess.
- Dip the floured cutlet into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
- Press the cutlet firmly into the panko-Parmesan mixture to coat both sides completely.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the breaded cutlets in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Spray the tops of the cutlets lightly with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the coating should be golden brown and crisp.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, chill the breaded cutlets for 15 minutes before air frying.
- Use thin-cut chicken breasts or pound regular breasts to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- If your Parmesan is very moist, you may need slightly less egg wash.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 105