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Air Fryer Chicken Caesar Cutlets - Chefjar

Air Fryer Chicken Caesar Cutlets

Enjoy crispy Air Fryer Chicken Caesar Cutlets featuring seasoned chicken and rich dressing for a delightful meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 cutlets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 413

Ingredients
  

Dressing Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup whole egg mayo
  • 1/3 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 fillets anchovy optional
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Water as needed to thin the dressing
Chicken Coating
  • 2 LARGE boneless skinless chicken breasts approximately 2 pounds
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Avocado or olive oil spray for cooking
Salad Ingredients
  • 4 hearts Romaine chopped
  • 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • blender
  • Shallow Bowls
  • cutting board
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Make the Dressing
  1. Combine all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl or blender. Mix or blend until well combined and smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste, then mix or blend again. If needed, add some water to thin it out. Taste test to adjust seasoning if needed.
  2. Set the dressing aside.
Prepare the Chicken
  1. Place the chicken on a cutting board, cover with plastic wrap, and pound evenly. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Place the flour in a large shallow bowl.
  3. Beat the eggs in a second large shallow bowl.
  4. In a third large shallow bowl, stir together the panko, Italian breadcrumbs, and grated Parmesan.
Dredge the Chicken
  1. Dredge each chicken fillet in flour, then egg, then the breadcrumb mixture, pressing the breadcrumbs on.
  2. Place in the air fryer basket and spray with cooking oil spray.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 12-13 minutes. After 7 minutes, carefully flip the chicken and spray with cooking oil spray again. Continue cooking for an additional 5-6 minutes.
Prepare the Salad
  1. Toss the romaine and shaved Parmesan with half of the Caesar dressing, adding more as needed.
  2. Serve the salad on top of the chicken with some freshly grated Parmesan and a squeeze of lemon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cutletCalories: 413kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 37gFat: 18gSodium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

This dish can be served for dinner, meal prep, or special occasions. Feel free to customize the dressing ingredients as desired for extra flavors.

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