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Airfryer Chicken Schnitzel

🍗 Air Fryer Chicken Schnitzel (Made from Scratch)

Prep Time: ~15 minutes
Cook Time: ~15 minutes
Servings: 4

🧂 Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts (butterflied)
  • 3 eggs (beaten)
  • 400g plain flour
  • 400g breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
  • 1 tsp garlic puree
  • 1 tbsp mixed herbs
  • 1 tbsp tarragon
  • Salt & pepper
  • Olive oil spray

🔪 Instructions

  1. Set up your breading station:

    • Bowl 1: Flour + tarragon + salt & pepper
    • Bowl 2: Eggs + garlic puree + salt & pepper
    • Bowl 3: Breadcrumbs + mixed herbs + salt & pepper
  2. Butterfly the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.

  3. Coat each piece:

    • Dredge in flour
    • Dip in egg
    • Press into breadcrumbs
  4. Air fry:

    • Preheat to 180°C (360°F)
    • Cook for 8 minutes
    • Flip, spray with olive oil
    • Increase to 200°C (400°F) and cook for 4 more minutes
  5. Serve with lemon wedges, salad, or potato wedges.