Juicy 30-Minute Air Fryer Crispy Lemon Herb Chicken Breast Cutlets
Crispy and flavorful chicken breast cutlets cooked in an air fryer with lemon and herbs for a quick and healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 22 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breast cutlets (about 1 lb)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken cutlets with the mixture.
- Dredge each cutlet in breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Place the cutlets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
- Serve hot with extra lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spray the cutlets lightly with cooking oil before air frying.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for a crunchier texture.
- Check internal temperature—chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg