{"id":34434,"date":"2023-01-12T18:20:01","date_gmt":"2023-01-12T23:20:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/?p=34434"},"modified":"2023-01-12T18:20:01","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T23:20:01","slug":"air-fryer-chicken-cutlets-no-egg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/2023\/01\/12\/air-fryer-chicken-cutlets-no-egg\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets (No Egg, No Flour)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f9a72b\"><strong><strong>Italian chicken cutlets <\/strong><\/strong>are a classic comfort food for so many families, especially in the NYC and NJ area. Here, I&#8217;ve pared the recipe down to make the breading process easier and converted it for the air fryer so you can have the same crispy breading you know and love without any eggs or flour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Air-Fryer-Chicken-Cutlets-3-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A pile of air fryer chicken cutlets and lemon wedges on a white serving board, with a salad in the background. \" class=\"wp-image-34437\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-70f3d7d2\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M478.21 334.093L336 256l142.21-78.093c11.795-6.477 15.961-21.384 9.232-33.037l-19.48-33.741c-6.728-11.653-21.72-15.499-33.227-8.523L296 186.718l3.475-162.204C299.763 11.061 288.937 0 275.48 0h-38.96c-13.456 0-24.283 11.061-23.994 24.514L216 186.718 77.265 102.607c-11.506-6.976-26.499-3.13-33.227 8.523l-19.48 33.741c-6.728 11.653-2.562 26.56 9.233 33.037L176 256 33.79 334.093c-11.795 6.477-15.961 21.384-9.232 33.037l19.48 33.741c6.728 11.653 21.721 15.499 33.227 8.523L216 325.282l-3.475 162.204C212.237 500.939 223.064 512 236.52 512h38.961c13.456 0 24.283-11.061 23.995-24.514L296 325.282l138.735 84.111c11.506 6.976 26.499 3.13 33.227-8.523l19.48-33.741c6.728-11.653 2.563-26.559-9.232-33.036z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#0071a1\"><a>What you&#8217;ll love about this recipe:&nbsp;<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cooks in just 5-10 minutes. <\/strong>Each batch of chicken takes just 5 minutes to cook, so dinner is ready so fast!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5-ingredient recipe: <\/strong>We&#8217;re going to keep things super simple: no egg, no oil, and no frying! (Note that while these don&#8217;t use fresh eggs, they are no egg-free for allergy purposes since they use mayonnaise) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Versatile. <\/strong>Make a sandwich, turn them into <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/air-fryer-chicken-parmesan\">chicken parmesan<\/a>,<\/span> slice them onto a salad or pasta, or serve them with your favorite dipping sauce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Make <strong>Crunchy Chicken Cutlets<\/strong> in <strong>5-Minute<\/strong>s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breaded chicken cutlets<\/strong> were a staple of my childhood and I still love them when I&#8217;m craving classic comfort food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Italian-style cutlets are available in just about every bodega and deli in the NYC metro region and even just the sight of them makes me so happy. They&#8217;re similar to German schnitzel, Japanese <a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/air-fryer-chicken-katsu\">torikatsu<\/a>, and Latin American milanesa, but with the addition of Parmesan cheese and Italian seasonings like basil, oregano, and garlic powder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditionally, these crispy chicken cutlets are made by coating pounded chicken breasts with flour, then dipping them in oil and dredging them in breadcrumbs, and finally pan frying them in oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It makes a mess and takes a ton of time that I don&#8217;t have. So we&#8217;re not doing any of that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, we&#8217;re going to coat chicken cutlets with mayonnaise and sprinkle them with a bread crumb and parmesan mixture before cooking them in the air fryer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They come out just as crispy and delicious as the traditional cutlets, but in a fraction of the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Air-Fryer-Chicken-Cutlets-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead view of ingredients needed to make breaded chicken cutlets in the air fryer, including chicken breast filets, breadcrumbs, cheese, and seasonings. \" class=\"wp-image-34435\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ingredients you\u2019ll need:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thin sliced chicken breast filets. <\/strong>Chicken breast filets, sometimes labelled chicken cutlets, are great for convenience. If you have a few extra minutes to spare and don&#8217;t mind touching raw meat, you can also use boneless, skinless chicken breast that has been <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laurafuentes.com\/butterfly-chicken-breast\/\">butterflied<\/a> and pounded to about 1\/4-inch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mayonnaise. <\/strong>Mayonnaise is made from eggs and oil, and it replaces both of those items in this easy recipe. It also eliminates the need to use flour, and the fat in the mayo helps breadcrumbs crisp and brown beautifully!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Parmesan cheese.<\/strong> No need for anything fancy here, just some old-school grated Parmesan or Romano cheese. Look for it in the refrigerated cheese aisle, usually near the deli case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Traditional breadcrumbs. <\/strong>Traditional Italian-style breadcrumbs (not panko) will give these air fryer chicken cutlets the most even coating. Use Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs or add your own Italian seasoning blend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. <\/strong>You&#8217;ll only need these if you&#8217;re using plain, unseasoned bread crumbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/air-fryer-chicken-cutlets-2-1-1200x1800.jpg\" alt=\"Spreading mayonnaise on chicken cutlets instead of dipping in egg. \" class=\"wp-image-34448\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/air-fryer-chicken-cutlets-3-1-1200x1800.jpg\" alt=\"Placing the chicken cutlets in the air fryer basket. \" class=\"wp-image-34447\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/air-fryer-chicken-cutlets-1-1-1200x1800.jpg\" alt=\"Coat the chicken breasts with breadcrumbs. \" class=\"wp-image-34444\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/air-fryer-chicken-cutlets-5-1-1200x1800.jpg\" alt=\"Golden brown air fried chicken cutlets in an air fryer basket. \" class=\"wp-image-34445\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to make it<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Spread <\/strong>the chicken with a thin layer of mayonnaise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coat <\/strong>with breadcrumbs, cheese, and seasonings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spritz<\/strong> with oil spray, if desired, for extra crispiness. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Air Fry <\/strong>until the chicken cutlets are crisp and golden brown!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2493cfd4\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xml:space=\"preserve\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" y=\"0px\" x=\"0px\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns:xlink=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M23.6,5c-1.2,0-2.3,1.1-2.3,2.4v85.3c0,2,2.6,3.1,4.1,1.7L50,69.7l24.6,24.6c1.5,1.5,4.1,0.3,4.1-1.6V7.4  c0-1.3-1.1-2.4-2.4-2.4H23.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong>Busy Foodie Tip<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chicken cutlets are typically pan fried, so the breading is crispy (you should heard it crackle when you cut into it!) but it doesn&#8217;t form a super hard crust like deep frying does. For extra crispy chicken spritz generously with cooking oil spray before placing the chicken in the air fryer basket.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to serve with air fryer chicken cutlets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Caesar salad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pasta salad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cole slaw<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Katsu sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buttered egg noodles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Air fried chicken cutlets are also<strong> great for meal prep<\/strong> since they&#8217;re so versatile. They can be  rewarmed, but they&#8217;re also <strong>delicious served cold right from the fridge<\/strong>! You can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Top them with sauce and mozzarella cheese and serve with spaghetti<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serve on a brioche roll with pickles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serve cold on Italian bread with fresh mozzarella and roasted red peppers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dice and mix into your favorite pasta (like this one pan pesto pasta!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make a Nashville hot chicken sandwich<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Air-Fryer-Chicken-Cutlets-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"An overhead view of a platter of air fried chicken cutlets topped with lemon wedges. \" class=\"wp-image-34436\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\"><strong>Frequently asked questions <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1632692599561\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong><strong>Can I make this air fryer chicken ahead?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes! As discussed above, chicken cutlets are great for meal prep! If you aren&#8217;t planning to eat them right away, I suggest letting them cool on a wire rack so the air can circulate underneath them. This will help keep the bottom layer of breading crisp.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1632695442839\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How should I store leftovers?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Leftovers will keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1632695603958\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I use panko bread crumbs?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, but the texture will be different and it&#8217;s harder to get an even coating on the chicken.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1655327228723\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is a chicken cutlet?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">&#8220;Cutlet&#8221; refers to the thinly cut meat that these breaded chicken cutlets are made from. They&#8217;re made from boneless chicken breast that&#8217;s been sliced crosswise into wide, thin filets. They&#8217;re often pounded to an even thickness, so they cook evenly and very quickly. They have a delicious ratio of breading to meat, and cooking them quickly means the meat stays juicy inside!<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1673485377370\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I keep the breading from falling off?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Mayonnaise is surprisingly good at holding the breadcrumbs into place, especially when you use the back of a spoon to press them down, and I haven&#8217;t had issues with the breading falling off when following this method. If you have an extra few minutes to spare, let the breaded chicken sit for 5-10 minutes before cooking it &#8212; this will give the breading a chance to dry out, helping it adhere to the chicken. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1673485537406\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Are they kid friendly?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">OMG yes! Kids love these air fryer chicken cutlets. They&#8217;re basically a super-sized chicken finger and they&#8217;re perfect for little hands. Slice them into strips and let them dunk into their favorite sauce.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1673485865092\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How long does it take to cook chicken cutlets in an air fryer?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Each batch only takes 5 minutes to cook, but the total cooking time will depend on the size of your air fryer basket and how much you&#8217;re cooking.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1673485895627\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is it safe to put raw chicken in an air fryer? <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">An air fryer is essentially a countertop convection oven, so it&#8217;s perfectly safe to use them to cook raw chicken! Just be sure to cook the chicken cutlets to an internal temperature of 165\u00baF and thoroughly wash your air fryer basket when you&#8217;re finished cooking the same way you would with any pan. <\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More air fryer recipes you might like:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/air-fryer-nashville-hot-chicken\">Air fryer Nashville hot chicken<\/a> sandwiches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/air-fryer-potato-croquettes\">Air Fryer Potato Croquettes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/air-fryer-mac-and-cheese-recipe\">Smoky Air Fryer Mac and Cheese<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/air-fryer-frozen-breaded-chicken-breasts\">How to Make Aldi Red Bag Chicken in the Air Fryer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/air-fry-chicken-drumsticks\">How to Air Fry Chicken Drumsticks<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/air-fryer-frozen-sweet-potato-fries\">How to Air Fry Frozen Sweet Potato Fries<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Air-Fryer-Chicken-Cutlets-7-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A light blue plate with a sliced chicken cutlet made in the air fryer and a caesar salad. \" class=\"wp-image-34441\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Easy breaded chicken cutlets, simplified! 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