Description
A healthier take on the classic German chicken schnitzel, perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, made easy with an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 750g (1.7 lb) chicken breasts, butterflied
- 100g (3.5 oz) plain flour
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ยฝ tsp black pepper
- 1 egg
- 180g (6.3 oz) panko breadcrumbs
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Pound each piece of chicken breast to achieve an even thickness.
- Combine the plain flour, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Crack the egg into another bowl and beat it lightly.
- Place the panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Coat the chicken: dip each piece into the flour mixture, followed by the beaten egg, and finally into the panko breadcrumbs.
- Preheat your air fryer to 200ยฐC (390ยฐF).
- Spray the coated schnitzels lightly with cooking oil and arrange them in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check that the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 75ยฐC / 170ยฐF).
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute plain flour and breadcrumbs with gluten-free varieties. Serve with lemon wedges and a salad for a traditional approach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 schnitzel
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg