Air Fryer Crispy Ranch Chicken Cutlets

Crispy panko-coated chicken cutlets seasoned with ranch seasoning and cooked in the air fryer for a quick, family-friendly dinner.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 12 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken cutlets
• 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp ranch seasoning
• 1 large egg
• 1 serving olive oil spray

Cooking instructions

1. Pat the chicken cutlets dry with paper towels. In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg. In a second shallow bowl, combine the panko and ranch seasoning. (about 3 min)
2. Dip each cutlet into the egg, letting excess drip off, then press it into the panko mixture to coat both sides. (about 5 min)
3. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F. Lightly coat the basket and breaded cutlets with olive oil spray, then arrange the cutlets in a single layer without overlapping. (about 3 min) — 390°F
4. Air-fry the cutlets for 5 minutes at 390°F. (about 5 min) — 390°F
5. Turn the cutlets and air-fry for 5–7 minutes more, until the coating is crisp and the thickest part reaches 165°F. (about 7 min) — 390°F
6. Rest the chicken for 2 minutes before serving. (about 2 min)