Air Fryer Chicken Thigh Schnitzel

I find chicken thighs to be more flavorful than chicken breasts, and this schnitzel is a perfect example. Not only is it delicious, it is also cooked in the air fryer, making it lower in calories, oil free, and grease free.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 293 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
• ¼ cup flour
• avocado oil cooking spray
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Place chicken thighs, 1 at a time, between 2 sheets of parchment paper and flatten with a mallet.

Step 3

Combine bread crumbs, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl. Place flour in a separate shallow bowl and beaten egg in a third shallow bowl. Dip chicken thighs first in flour, then in beaten egg, and finally coat with bread crumb mixture.

Step 4

Place breaded thighs in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching; work in batches if necessary. Mist with avocado oil and cook for 6 minutes. Flip each thigh, mist with oil, and cook an additional 3 to 4 minutes.