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🍽️ Crispy Chicken Schnitzels in the Air Fryer

350 kcal · 30 min · 2 servings

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1. Cut the 400 g chicken breast fillets into slices approximately 1 cm thick.
  2. 2. Season the chicken slices on both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper.
  3. 3. Crack the 2 eggs into a shallow bowl.
  4. 4. Stir 1 tbsp lemon juice into the egg mixture.
  5. 5. Pour the 200 g panko breadcrumbs into a second shallow bowl.
  6. 6. Dip a chicken slice completely into the egg mixture.
  7. 7. Coat the slice in the panko breadcrumbs until it is fully covered.
  8. 8. Place the coated slice on a tray and repeat with all remaining slices.
  9. 9. Preheat the air fryer to 180 °C.
  10. 10. Place the chicken slices side by side in the basket, without overlapping them.
  11. 11. Cook the slices at 180 °C for approximately 10 minutes, turning them halfway through, until they are golden brown.
  12. 12. Fry the chicken slices for another 5 minutes, until they are golden brown and crispy.
  13. 13. Let the slices rest in the basket for 2 minutes to allow the coating to set.
  14. 14. Carefully remove the chicken slices from the air fryer.
  15. 15. Serve the warm slices immediately, otherwise they will become soft.
  16. 16. Check for success: The coating should adhere firmly and crack when bitten.

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