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Easy Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets
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Easy Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets

Use your air fryer to make chicken cutlets that are simple, quick, and healthy!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 46 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 84kcal
Author FoodFaithFitness

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each), trimmed
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup low-fat Italian dressing
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese low-fat version works well
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb blend
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • Olive oil spray

Instructions

  • Begin by slicing each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create four thinner cutlets. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, gently pound the cutlets to an even thickness (about 1/4 inch). This ensures even cooking and tender meat.
    Easy Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets
  • Whisk together the kosher salt, garlic powder, and Italian herb blend in a shallow dish. Add the Italian dressing and place the chicken cutlets in the marinade. Let them marinate for at least 1 hour.
    Easy Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets
  • In a separate shallow dish, mix together the whole wheat breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese. In another shallow dish, beat the egg.
    Easy Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets
  • One at a time, dip each marinated chicken cutlet into the beaten egg (allow excess to drip off). Coat evenly with the breadcrumb mixture.
    Easy Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets
  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Arrange the breaded chicken cutlets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding. Air fry for 4 minutes until the top is golden.
    Easy Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets
  • Flip the cutlets, give them a light spray of olive oil and continue to air fry for another 4 minutes (they need to be golden brown). If you have a meat thermometer, target 165°F.
    Easy Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets
  • Serve hot from the air fryer.
    Easy Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg