This recipe for air-fried chicken schnitzel is perfect for those looking for an easy and delicious dinner. The chicken is juicy, the crumb perfectly crisp, and cooks quickly in the air-fryer.
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Air fryers are a great way to make schnitzel chicken. It is delicious and easy to prepare. This low-fat, healthy alternative to fried chicken will be a big hit with your family.
The dish is prepared by coating the chicken breast with breadcrumbs and then frying in a little oil in an air fryer. This recipe makes a delicious and crispy chicken schnitzel, perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Chicken breast
For the most effortless preparation, I use skinless, boneless chicken breast. If you can find them in your local grocery store, you can use pre-prepared chicken breast slices or steaks.
Breadcrumbs
Try panko breadcrumbs to make a crispy and light breading. Pork rinds and almond meals can be substituted for gluten-free breading.
Flour
Use regular all-purpose or bread flour if you don’t have any other type. If you like, you can use gluten-free almond flour.
Eggs
This will help bind the crumbs to the schnitzels. You can use three teaspoons of mayonnaise if you don’t want to use eggs.
Seasoning
I use some garlic powder, pepper, and salt. You can use any seasoning or spice blend you want with the chicken.
Olive oil
You can make your chicken schnitzel crispy by brushing on some oil. You can use any cooking oil with a high smoking point, such as avocado or vegetable oil.
If you prefer, you can use an oil sprayer. Choose a cooking spray that sprays rather than one that is aerosolized. Avoid using generic ‘cooking’ spray as it can damage the nonstick coating on your air fryer basket.
How to cook chicken schnitzel using an air fryer
Step 1. Prepare schnitzels. Cut the chicken breast into two halves. Place your hand flat over the breast of the chicken and use a sharp, thin knife to slice it horizontally into two steaks.
Roll the chicken steaks with a rolling pin until they become thin. Use a meat mallet or hammer to thin the chicken steaks.
Add breading and chicken schnitzels. Put the flour into a large bowl. Place the breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl.
Toss the chicken in flour to coat. Split the yolk of the egg and add it to the bowl with the chicken. Toss the chicken pieces to make sure they are all coated.
It is time to pre-heat the air fryer. (360degF/180degC).
Place each chicken piece into the bowl of breadcrumbs and turn it to coat thoroughly. Press the breadcrumb mixture onto the chicken and transfer to a plate.
Spray the oil on them or lightly brush it onto the chicken schnitzels. You can skip this step if you want to reduce fat. However, it will help make the chicken schnitzels extra crispy.
Step 3: Air fry chicken schnitzels. Arrange chicken schnitzels in an air fryer basket in a single layer. Make sure they don’t touch.
If your air fryer is small, you may have to cook schnitzels in batches or with a layering accessory.
Ingredients
- One large chicken breast
- One egg
- 2 Tablespoons of flour
- Note 1: 1 cup of breadcrumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Half a teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
- Drizzle light olive oil.
Instructions
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- Cut the chicken breast in half horizontally.
- Roll the chicken steaks with a rolling pin until they reach a thickness of about 1/2 inch.
- Place the breadcrumbs into a large shallow dish. Combine the flour with garlic powder, pepper, and salt in a large bowl.
- Toss the chicken in the flour mixture to coat.
- Split the yolk and add the egg to the bowl. Toss the chicken in the mixture.
- Pre-heat the air fryer to 360degF (182degC).
- Place each chicken schnitzel piece into the breadcrumbs and turn to coat thoroughly. Press the breadcrumbs on the chicken before transferring them to a serving plate.
- Brush or spray the chicken schnitzels lightly with oil.
- Place chicken schnitzels in an air fryer basket [Note 2]. Make sure they don’t touch. It may be necessary to cook them in batches, depending on your air fryer’s size.
- The chicken schnitzels should be air fried until golden brown, and the temperature in the middle is at least 165degF/74degC [Note 3]. It will take 10-12 minutes. If your air fryer requires it, turn the schnitzels carefully halfway through the cooking period [Note 4].