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Air-Fryer Chicken Cutlets

Cooking chicken cutlets in an air fryer creates a crunchy, golden-brown exterior while eliminating excess oil. Serve the crispy cutlets with a side salad.

Active Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Yield
Serves 4

How to Make It

1. Step
Combine panko, Parmesan, oil and lemon zest in a shallow dish. Pour buttermilk into another shallow dish.
2. Step
Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 5 minutes. Coat the basket with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge in the buttermilk, letting excess run off. Dredge in the panko mixture, pressing to adhere. Place in the basket, in batches if necessary, and cook until golden brown and a thermometer inserted in the thickest part reaches 165°F, about 5 minutes on each side.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole-wheat or gluten-free panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • ½ cup whole buttermilk
  • 1 pound chicken breast cutlets (4 cutlets)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

Tags

Egg FreeHigh-ProteinLow CarbohydrateNut-FreeSoy-Free

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