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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets Ready in Just 20 Minutes

Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets are quick to make, juicy inside, and crunchy outside, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cutlets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 2 cups Buttermilk You can substitute with homemade buttermilk by mixing 1 tbsp vinegar with 1 cup milk.
  • 1/2 cup Frank's Red Hot Sauce Adjust according to your spice preference.
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
For the Breading
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Helps the breadcrumb adhere well.
  • 2 Eggs Beaten.
  • 1.5 cups Panko Breadcrumbs Provides the crunch.
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp White Pepper Can swap with black pepper.
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper Optional.
For the Honey Mustard Sauce (optional)
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 1/4 cup Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Large Bowl
  • shallow bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Marinating and Breading
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, Frank's Red Hot Sauce, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth. Submerge the chicken cutlets in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for maximum flavor and tenderness.
  2. While the chicken marinates, prepare your breading mixture by combining the panko breadcrumbs, paprika, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, white pepper, and cayenne pepper in a shallow bowl. Mix thoroughly.
  3. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and paprika to make a honey mustard sauce. Whisk until smooth and refrigerate.
  4. Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes and spray the basket with cooking spray.
  5. Set up a breading station with three bowls; one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and another with the breadcrumb mixture.
  6. Remove the marinated chicken from the fridge, dredge in flour, dip in egg wash, and then coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
  7. Cook the breaded cutlets in the air fryer basket at 390°F for 5 minutes, flip, spray lightly again, and cook for another 5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  8. Serve the crispy chicken cutlets with the honey mustard sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cutletsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the air fryer is preheated for crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the basket for even cooking. Adjust spice according to preference.

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