Crispy Chicken Cutlets
Ingredients
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt + freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs , beaten
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce like Frank's red hot
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- avocado oil spray
- more salt
Instructions
- 1
Prep: Slice each chicken breast into 3 thin pieces – start by cutting the tenderloin piece off the back, then cut the remaining chicken breast in half horizontally. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- 2
Three Bowls: Use a wide, shallow bowl for each of the following: 1) flour. 2) eggs + hot sauce. 3) panko. Season the flour and panko bowls with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- 3
Dip and Coat: Dip the chicken into the flour; shake off excess. Dip into the egg mixture; let the excess drip off. Press into the panko, turn it a few times, pressing gently, until fully coated. Transfer to a plate. Repeat for all pieces. Spray each piece with avocado oil spray so it'll get nice and evenly golden for ya.
- 4
Cook It Up: Air fry in a single layer at 375 for 6 minutes, then 400 degrees for 2-3 minutes for extra browning. You want an internal temp of at least 165 degrees. I do it in two batches.__(Alternate methods listed in the notes.)__
6 min - 5
You're done! Hot, crunchy, salty, juicy, thin and delicious. Perfect dipped or brushed with just about any sauce. We love it.
