Healthy Recipes Cooking Methods Air Fryer Air-Fryer Chicken Cutlets Be the first to rate & review! Cooking chicken cutlets in an air fryer creates a crunchy, golden-brown exterior while eliminating excess oil. Serve the crispy cutlets with a side salad. By Julia Levy Julia Levy Julia Levy has been working in recipe publishing for almost a decade, but testing recipes for as long as she's been able to wield a spoon. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 19, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Photo: Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely / Ali Ramee Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 cup whole-wheat or gluten-free panko breadcrumbs ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest ½ cup whole buttermilk 1 pound chicken breast cutlets (4 cutlets) ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper Directions Combine panko, Parmesan, oil and lemon zest in a shallow dish. Pour buttermilk into another shallow dish. Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 5 minutes. Coat the basket with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge in the buttermilk, letting excess run off. Dredge in the panko mixture, pressing to adhere. Place in the basket, in batches if necessary, and cook until golden brown and a thermometer inserted in the thickest part reaches 165°F, about 5 minutes on each side. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2021 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 234 Calories 7g Fat 11g Carbs 30g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 cutlet Calories 234 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 11g 4% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 2g Protein 30g 60% Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Cholesterol 88mg 29% Vitamin A 109IU 2% Sodium 446mg 19% Potassium 423mg 9% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.