Air Fryer Chicken Thigh Schnitzel

Air Fryer Chicken Thigh Schnitzel

This air fryer chicken schnitzel recipe is an easy way to cook breaded chicken thighs in the air fryer until crispy for a flavorful spin on a classic.

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

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.

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

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