Easy and Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets

5 from 1 vote

Crispy air fryer chicken cutlets made with panko and simple ingredients. An easy, family-friendly dinner ready fast for busy weeknights.

Prep Time5

Cook Time23

Total Time28

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 190kcal

Author: Claudy

Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (190°C) for about 3-5 minutes.
Slice each chicken breast in the middle horizontally, creating 4 thinner pieces in total.
2 Chicken Breasts
In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs.
2 Eggs
In another shallow bowl, mix together the panko breadcrumbs, golden breadcrumps, salt, and black pepper.
½ cup Panko Breadcrumbs , 1 teaspoon Salt , ½ teaspoon Black Pepper , ¼ cup Golden Breadcrumbs
Place the flour in a third shallow bowl.
¼ cup All-Purpose Flour
Dredge each chicken piece in the flour, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat with the panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Place the breaded chicken cutlets in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overlapping.
Spray the breaded chicken cutlets lightly with cooking spray.
Cooking Spray
Cook in the air fryer at 380°F (190°C) for 23 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
Once cooked, remove the chicken cutlets from the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Pat the drumsticks dry before seasoning to help the skin crisp up better in the air fryer.
Preheat your air fryer before adding the chicken to ensure even cooking and a crispy exterior.
Flip the drumsticks halfway through cooking so they brown evenly on all sides.
Use a meat thermometer to check doneness and make sure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket so the hot air can circulate properly and crisp the skin.
Let the drumsticks rest for a few minutes after cooking to allow the juices to redistribute and keep the meat tender.