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Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets (No Breading!)

These Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets are juicy and crispy without any breading! No flour or breadcrumbs, just herbs, spices, cornstarch and a little oil. Ready in 20 minutes from start to finish!
Course Dinner; Lunch
Cuisine American, Canadian
Keyword air fryer, chicken cutlets, dinner, easy, no breading, quick
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 pieces
Calories 233kcal
Author Leanne

Ingredients

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1.5 pounds total
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Using a sharp chef's knife, cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally. You may also need to use a mallet to pound them out a little thinner and ensure they are even thickness.
  • Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel and brush each side with oil.
  • Add the cornstarch and seasonings to a small bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Coat both sides of each piece of chicken with the seasoning mixture, making sure to press it into the flesh.
  • Place the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  • Air fry at 400F for 6 minutes. Flip the chicken over and air fry for another 4-6 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165F.

Notes

  1. To ensure the chicken cooks evenly, don't overlap the chicken cutlets or overcrowd the air fryer. I have a 5.8 quart air fryer and the 4 pieces fit in my air fryer basket. If you have a smaller capacity air fryer, you will need to air fry the chicken in 2 batches.
  2. For the juiciest results and to avoid dry, rubbery chicken, be careful not to overcook this chicken. I like to use a instant read thermometer to check for doneness. When the chicken reaches 165F, pull it out of the air fryer.
  3. The smoked paprika adds a touch of spiciness to the chicken. If you're not a fan of spicy, just replace the smoked paprika with regular paprika.

Nutrition

Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 493mg | Potassium: 653mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg