Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets with Lemon Pepper
Breaded chicken cutlets seasoned with lemon pepper and cooked in the air fryer until golden and crisp with a tender interior.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowls
- Tongs
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 1/2 lb chicken cutlets
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Breading
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs whisked with water
- 1 1/2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Season chicken cutlets with salt and black pepper.
- Prepare flour, egg wash, and breadcrumb mixture.
- Bread chicken cutlets using flour, egg, and breadcrumbs.
- Spray cutlets lightly with oil and arrange in basket.
- Cook, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
Notes
Cook in batches for best crispness. Reheat in the air fryer to restore texture.