This recipe for crispy chicken cutlets takes its delicious flavors from the classic Caesar salad. We've added crushed croutons to the breadcrumb mixture for an extra punch of flavor and texture. To achieve that irresistible crispy crust, we use store-bought Caesar salad dressing to coat the juicy chicken. These cutlets cook up perfectly in the air fryer, making for a quick and hassle-free dinner option. You can also slice them up and enjoy them over a bed of greens, in a sandwich, or wrapped in a tortilla for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of seasoned croutons (like Texas Toast), crushed (about 3 ounces)
- 1/2 cup of seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, with extra for serving
- 2 teaspoons of lemon pepper seasoning blend
- 2 teaspoons of dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon of ground mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- 1 cup of creamy Caesar dressing (such as Ken’s Steak House), with extra for serving
- 1 cup of whole milk
- Cooking spray
- 6 (4-ounce) chicken breast cutlets, dried with a paper towel
Directions:
- Start by getting all your ingredients ready.
- Use a food processor to finely crumble the croutons until they're about the size of breadcrumbs. This usually takes about 8 pulses.
- Now, let's set up our dredging station. In one shallow bowl, combine the crumbled croutons, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, lemon pepper, oregano, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne. In another shallow bowl, whisk together the Caesar dressing and milk until smooth.
- Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for about 2 minutes. Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Working with one chicken cutlet at a time, dip it into the Caesar dressing mixture, making sure it's fully coated. Shake off any excess dressing, then dredge the cutlet in the crouton mixture, pressing down gently to ensure the coating sticks.
- Place the coated cutlets in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook them in batches.
- Cook the cutlets in the air fryer until they're golden brown and crispy, flipping them halfway through. This usually takes about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Once they're done, transfer the cooked cutlets to a serving platter and repeat the process with any remaining cutlets.
- Serve your crispy Caesar chicken cutlets hot, with extra Parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing on the side for dipping. Enjoy your delicious meal!