Italian Breaded Chicken Cutlets in the Air Fryer
These breaded chicken cutlets are full of traditional flavor, but this easy air fryer method cuts down on the breading process and eliminated the need for eggs, flour, and oil. The whole family will love these crispy chicken cutlets!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 chicken cutlets or 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into filets
- 2 teaspoons mayonaise
- 1 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- olive oil spray
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400ºF. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the chicken cutlets on a cutting board. Spread about half the the mayonnaise onto the chicken in a thin layer.
- Sprinkle with half of the breadcrumb mixture, using the back of a spoon to press the breading into the chicken. Spritz with oil spray.
- Flip the chicken over and repeat the breading process on the other size.
- Place the chicken cutlets in your air fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches if needed.
- Air fry at 400ºF for 5 minutes, or until the breading is crispy and golden brown and the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cutletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 42gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 866mgPotassium: 718mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 173IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 2mg
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