Description
This easy, budget-friendly recipe transforms ordinary chicken into a juicy favorite with a crispy Parmesan crust, perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thin chicken cutlets
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a shallow dish, combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken cutlet into the beaten egg, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Press the egg-coated cutlet into the panko mixture, coating both sides evenly.
- Place the coated chicken cutlets in the air fryer basket in a single layer. You may need to cook in batches.
- Lightly spray the tops of the chicken with olive oil.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C).
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce or over a salad.
Notes
For extra crunch, mix a tablespoon of melted butter into the panko before coating the chicken. Experiment with herbs and spices for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 185mg