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Air Fryer Chicken Thigh Schnitzel

Air Fryer Chicken Thigh Schnitzel

5 from 3 votes
Author: Fork To Spoon
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

Air Fryer Chicken Thigh Schnitzel -- This easy-to-make, crispy schnitzel is great for enjoying air-fried chicken thighs. This recipe makes the perfect homemade breading for schnitzel that will rival any restaurant!

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg, beaten

Instructions

  • Line a cutting board with plastic wrap, then place your chicken thighs in a single layer on top of the plastic wrap, and cover with plastic wrap. Pound the chicken thighs with a meat mallet until 1/4 to 1/8 inch thick.
  • Set up three bowls. In the first bowl, combine the flour. In the second bowl, add your eggs, beating them with a fork. Lastly, in the third bowl, add the bread crumbs, salt, and black pepper.
  • Dredge the pounded chicken thigh into the flour, the egg, and the bread crumbs. Let the excess all off as you dredge them. Spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray. with cooking spray.
  • Place the breaded chicken thighs into the air fryer basket, single layer.
  • Spray your breaded chicken thighs GENEROUSLY with cooking spray. The entire coating should be sprayed. Otherwise, you will get up with white spots. Set the temperature to 375 degrees F for 12 minutes. Flip halfway and respray the chicken thighs with cooking spray.
  • Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 10gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 429mgPotassium: 124mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 43IUCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg