Description
This chicken schnitzel recipe uses an air fryer for a crispy and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Season flour with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Dip each chicken breast in flour, then in beaten eggs, and finally in breadcrumbs.
- Spray both sides with cooking spray.
- Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check for doneness and ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on thickness of chicken.
- Serve with lemon wedges and a side salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Austrian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 schnitzel
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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