Description
These Air Fryer Chicken Caesar Cutlets are a delicious and crispy twist on a classic favorite. With a flavorful Caesar dressing marinade and a crunchy Parmesan breadcrumb coating, these cutlets are perfect for a quick and easy meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients for Air Fryer Chicken Caesar Cutlets:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced in half lengthwise)
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing (plus more for serving)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- olive oil spray
- optional: chopped romaine, extra Parmesan, lemon wedges
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken cutlets in a bowl or zip-top bag and coat with Caesar dressing. Marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 8 hours).
- Prepare the Coating: In a shallow bowl, combine the Parmesan, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Coat the Chicken: Remove each piece of chicken from the marinade and press into the breadcrumb mixture, coating both sides.
- Air Fry: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil. Arrange chicken cutlets in a single layer and spray the tops with more oil. Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Serve: Serve over chopped romaine with additional Caesar dressing, more Parmesan, and lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- For crispier results, use fresh grated Parmesan and panko.
- Great as a salad topper, sandwich filling, or main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
