Air Fryer Herb-Crusted Turkey Cutlets
Air Fryer Herb-Crusted Turkey Cutlets
These herb-crusted turkey cutlets are crispy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection in the air fryer.
Servings: 4 | Cook Time: 12 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 22 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 turkey cutlets (about 1/4 inch thick)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat: Set the air fryer to 400°F and preheat for 5 minutes.
- Prepare Coating: In a shallow dish, mix panko, Parmesan, Italian herbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge Cutlets: Coat each turkey cutlet in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and press into the breadcrumb mixture to coat both sides.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place coated cutlets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap.
- Cook: Spray cutlets lightly with cooking spray and air fry at 400°F for 6 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove cutlets from the air fryer and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Tips
- Ensure cutlets are of even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- For extra crispiness, spray the cutlets with cooking spray before air frying.