Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Schnitzel

Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Schnitzel

This crispy chicken schnitzel is perfectly golden and crunchy, made effortlessly in the air fryer for a healthier twist on a classic dish.

Servings: 4 | Cook Time: 16 minutes

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 31 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Cooking spray or oil spray

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
  2. Set Up Breading Stations: Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in a second, and mix breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a third.
  3. Coat the Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Preheat the Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) and preheat for 3 minutes.
  5. Cook the Chicken: Place schnitzels in the air fryer basket in a single layer, spray lightly with cooking spray, and cook for 8 minutes.
  6. Flip and Finish: Flip the chicken, spray lightly again, and cook for an additional 8 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Tips

  • Pound chicken evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

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