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Crispy Caesar Chicken Cutlets

Crispy Caesar Chicken Cutlets are a flavorful and satisfying twist on the classic Caesar salad. With a golden, crunchy coating made from seasoned croutons, Parmesan cheese, and zesty spices, these air-fried chicken cutlets are tender on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside. Served with creamy Caesar dressing, this dish makes for a delicious and filling meal that’s much healthier than traditional fried chicken.

  • Total Time: 55 mins

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (3 ounces) seasoned croutons (such as Texas Toast), crumbled
  • 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup pre-shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning mix
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup creamy Caesar dressing (such as Ken’s Steak House), plus more for serving
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • cooking spray
  • 6 (4 ounce) chicken breasts cutlets, patted dry

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

  2. Process croutons in a food processor until finely crumbled, about 8 pulses.

  3. Prepare dredging station. Stir together croutons, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, lemon pepper, oregano, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne in a shallow bowl. Whisk together Caesar dressing and milk until smooth in a separate shallow bowl. Set aside.

  4. Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F for 2 minutes (200 degrees C). Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray.

  5. Working with 1 cutlet at a time, fully submerge each cutlet into dressing mixture, shaking off excess. Dredge cutlets in crouton mixture, pressing firmly until evenly coated on both sides. Place on a plate in an even layer.

  6. Working in batches, add 2 cutlets to basket in one even layer, and cook until golden brown and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through.

  7. Transfer to a serving platter, and repeat with remaining cutlets. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese and dressing.

  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 583 per serving