Air Fryer Chicken Schnitzel Food

AIR FRYER CHICKEN THIGH SCHNITZEL

Steps:

• Place chicken thighs, 1 at a time, between 2 sheets of parchment paper and flatten with a mallet.
• Combine bread crumbs, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl. Place flour in a separate shallow bowl and beaten egg in a third shallow bowl. Dip chicken thighs first in flour, then in beaten egg, and finally coat with bread crumb mixture.
• Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place breaded thighs in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching; work in batches if necessary. Mist with avocado oil and cook for 6 minutes. Flip each thigh, mist with oil, and cook an additional 3 to 4 minutes.

AIR FRYER CHICKEN SCHNITZEL

Steps:

• Pat chicken breast dry, then cut in half horizontally through the center.
• Place the chicken steaks between two pieces of parchment or baking paper, and roll them with a rolling pin until they are around ½ inch thick.
• Place the breadcrumbs in a large shallow bowl. Mix the flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in another large bowl.
• Place chicken into the flour mixture and toss to coat.
• Add egg to the bowl with the chicken, split the yolk, and toss to coat.
• Preheat air fryer to 360°F (180°C).
• Place each piece of chicken schnitzel into the breadcrumbs, and turn to coat thoroughly. Transfer to a plate, and press the bread crumbs onto the chicken to help them stick.
• Lightly brush or spritz the chicken schnitzels with oil.
• Place chicken schnitzels in air fryer basket [Note 2]. Ensure they are not touching. You may need to cook the schnitzels in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
• Air fry chicken schnitzels until golden brown and at least 165°F/74°C in the center [Note 3]. This will take approximately 10-12 minutes. Carefully turn the schnitzels halfway through the cooking time if required for your air fryer [Note 4].