Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets
Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets
If you love crispy chicken cutlets but don’t want the mess of frying them in a pan, these Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets are the perfect solution.
They come out golden and crispy on the outside while staying juicy and tender on the inside. Using the air fryer gives you that delicious crunchy coating without needing a lot of oil.
This recipe is simple, quick, and perfect for weeknight dinners. The chicken breasts are sliced thin, seasoned, dredged in flour and breadcrumbs, and air fried until perfectly crispy.
Serve them with pasta, salad, vegetables, or even on a sandwich.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These air fryer chicken cutlets are a great go-to dinner because they are:
- Crispy without deep frying
- Quick and easy to make
- Made with simple pantry ingredients
- Perfect for weeknight meals
- Versatile for many different dishes
You can serve them as-is, top them with sauce and cheese, or slice them for salads and wraps.
Ingredients
- 1 large chicken breast
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder (optional)
- ½ cup flour
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs
- Olive oil spray
Optional:
- Italian seasoning
- Parmesan cheese mixed into the breadcrumbs
How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets
Slice the Chicken
Start by cutting the chicken breast in half lengthwise to create two thinner cutlets.
Thinner chicken cooks faster and more evenly in the air fryer.
Season the Chicken
Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder if you like.
This gives the chicken flavor before adding the coating.
Dredge the Chicken
Place the flour in one shallow bowl and the breadcrumbs in another.
First dredge the chicken in the flour, coating both sides.
Then press the chicken into the breadcrumbs until it’s evenly coated.
Air Fry the Cutlets
Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper.
Place the breaded chicken cutlets in the basket and spray the tops lightly with olive oil spray.
Air fry at 375°F for about 10–12 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
Depending on your air fryer, you may want to flip them halfway through cooking.
Serve
Serve the chicken cutlets hot and crispy.
They’re delicious with:
- pasta and marinara sauce
- salad
- roasted vegetables
- mashed potatoes
- inside a sandwich or wrap
Jennie’s Thoughts
These air fryer chicken cutlets are one of my favorite easy dinners.
The air fryer makes them crispy without frying them in oil, which makes cleanup so much easier. Cutting the chicken into thin cutlets also helps them cook quickly, so dinner is ready fast.
Sometimes I serve these just as they are with a side salad, but they’re also great if you want to turn them into chicken parmesan or slice them up for a salad.
Simple recipes like this are always worth keeping in your regular dinner rotation.
Tips for the Best Chicken Cutlets
- Slice the chicken thin so it cooks evenly
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket
- Spray the chicken lightly with olive oil for a crispy coating
- Flip halfway through cooking if your air fryer cooks unevenly
Storage
Store leftover chicken cutlets in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat them in the air fryer for a few minutes to bring back the crispy texture.
