Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken Cutlets

• 160 g (2 thin raw chicken breast cutlets (160 g total)) — Boneless skinless chicken breast, raw
• 25 g (25 g Parmesan cheese, finely grated) — Hard Parmesan cheese
• 30 g (1/3 cup (30 g) plain panko) — Plain panko breadcrumbs
• 25 g (1/2 large beaten egg (25 g)) — Large whole eggs, raw
• 5 g (1 tsp (5 g) avocado oil) — Avocado oil

Method

1. 1Preheat the air fryerPreheat a clean 5-quart air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 3 minutes.3 min · 400°FLook for: The basket is fully hot before cooking begins.Safety: Use the basket handle and keep clear of the heating element. The quoted total time includes this preheat and assumes one batch in the declared basket.
2. 2Check cutlet thicknessPat the cutlets dry and press any thick area to an even 1 cm thickness.1 minLook for: Both cutlets are dry and no section is thicker than 1 cm.Safety: Wash hands and sanitize surfaces after raw chicken.
3. 3Prepare exact coatingsWhisk the measured 25 g beaten egg in one shallow bowl and combine every gram of Parmesan and panko in a second bowl.1 minLook for: The egg is uniform and Parmesan is evenly dispersed through the panko.Safety: Declare egg, milk, and wheat allergens.
4. 4Use all coating on both cutletsBrush all beaten egg over both cutlets, then press every bit of Parmesan panko firmly onto both sides.1 min 30 secLook for: Both cutlets have a complete dry coating and both coating bowls are empty.Safety: All coating that touches raw chicken must remain on the cutlets and cook to 165°F.
5. 5Air-fry and turnBrush the basket with avocado oil, place cutlets without overlap, and air-fry at 400°F (204°C) for 9 minutes, turning after 5 minutes.9 min · 400°FLook for: The crust is deep golden on both sides and remains attached.Safety: The stated time assumes both cutlets fit in one 5-quart layer.
6. 6Check, rest, and serveCheck the thickest chicken cutlet for 165°F, rest both for 2 minutes on a clean plate, and serve.2 min 15 sec · 165°FLook for: Chicken is juicy at 165°F and the Parmesan crust stays crisp.Safety: Return any undercooked cutlet for 1-minute increments and recheck.