Description
Enjoy crispy, flavorful Air Fryer Chicken Caesar Cutlets for a quick and delicious dinner option. These golden-brown cutlets are coated with a savory Caesar dressing, panko breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese, then air-fried to perfection. Serve with a side of romaine, croutons, and a squeeze of lemon for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Cutlets:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally to make 4 thin cutlets
- ½ cup Caesar dressing (plus more for serving)
Breadcrumb Coating:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- olive oil spray
- optional: chopped romaine, croutons, lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Marinate the Chicken: Coat the chicken cutlets with Caesar dressing and let sit for 10 minutes to marinate.
- Prepare the Coating: Combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Coat the Cutlets: Press each cutlet into the breadcrumb mixture, coating both sides evenly.
- Air Fry: Lightly spray the breaded cutlets with olive oil spray and air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve: Serve the golden-brown cutlets with extra Caesar dressing, romaine, croutons, and lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a crispier coating, toast the panko breadcrumbs in a dry skillet before breading.
- Store-bought or homemade Caesar dressing can be used.
- Pair with a simple Caesar salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
