Chicken Schnitzel is made with 2 chicken breasts, flour, 2 eggs, plain breadcrumbs; air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes to serve 2. 310 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Pound chicken breasts between plastic wrap to 1/4-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Set up breading station: flour, beaten eggs, breadcrumbs.
- 3
Coat in flour, dip in egg, press into breadcrumbs. Use regular breadcrumbs, not panko — traditional.
- 4
Spray generously with oil. Air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- 5
Serve immediately with lemon wedges and lingonberry jam.
Tip: The thinner the better — schnitzel should be uniformly thin so it cooks fast and stays tender. Use regular fine breadcrumbs, not panko, for authentic texture. Squeeze lemon over the top right before eating.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 12 minutes vs ~22 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🫒Uses up to 80% less oil than deep frying, bringing this down to 310 calories per serving.
- ✨Achieves the same golden, crispy texture without submerging food in oil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Chicken Schnitzel at 400°F for 12 minutes. The thinner the better — schnitzel should be uniformly thin so it cooks fast and stays tender. Use regular fine breadcrumbs, not panko, for authentic texture. Squeeze lemon over the top right before eating.
You need: 2 chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4-inch thick, 1/2 cup flour, 2 eggs, beaten, 1 cup plain breadcrumbs, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, Lemon wedges, Lingonberry jam or cranberry sauce, German potato salad, Fresh parsley. This recipe serves 2 with 310 calories per serving.
Chicken Schnitzel takes 12 minutes total at 400°F. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and lingonberry jam.
This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 2 and takes just 12 minutes at 400°F.
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