This air fryer chicken schnitzel recipe is a perfect example of how chicken thighs can be cooked in the air fryer until crispy and tender (with no mess) for a delicious spin on the classic.
Ingredients
- 1 pound skinless , boneless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat
- 0.5 cups seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.25 cups flour
- 1 large egg , beaten
- avocado oil cooking spray
Instructions
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Place chicken thighs, one at a time, between 2 sheets of parchment paper and flatten with a mallet.
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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.
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Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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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.
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