Air Fryer Chicken Thigh Schnitzel

This air fryer schnitzel recipe uses flavorful chicken thighs for a spin on a classic favorite dish with lower calories and less oil in the air fryer.

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

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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. Finally, coat with seasoned bread crumbs.