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Air Fryer Chicken Schnitzel Recipe

This air fryer chicken Schnitzel recipe will help you prepare a crunchy chicken dish with spiced roasted veggies and rich Hollandaise sauce. It's simpler than you might think.
  • cook TIME 47 mins
  • prep TIME 8 mins
  • total TIME 55 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: German
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 501 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (18)

  • 20 oz skinless boneless chicken breast
  • 20 oz potatoes cut into wedges
  • 6 oz green beans cut into bite-sized segments
  • 3/4 cup plain panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 medium egg
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika divided
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt divided
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp traditional Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Place 20 oz potatoes into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave on medium for 8 minutes.

2

Meanwhile, butterfly 20 oz chicken breasts and season all sides well with 1 tsp Cajun, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/4 tsp salt. Set aside.

3

Add 6 oz green beans to the potato bowl, cover, and continue to microwave for 2 minutes.

4

Transfer the green beans to another bowl and set aside.

5

Toss the potatoes with 1/2 tbsp olive oil1/2 tsp dried oregano, and the remaining paprika (1/2 tsp).

6

Then air-fry them for 15 minutes at 400°F.

7

While waiting, prepare the breading station by adding 3 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1 whisked egg, and 3/4 cup breadcrumbs to separate bowls. Dredge each piece of butterflied chicken breast through the flour, eggs, breadcrumbs, then eggs again, and breadcrumbs again. Shake to remove the excess, and set aside.

8

Once the potatoes are done, add the green beans and cook for another 5 minutes.

9

Transfer the veggies to a bowl and set aside. Add the chicken to the air fryer and cook for 17 minutes at 375°F.

10

In a food processor blend together 2 large yolks, 2 tsp mustard, 1 tsp lemon juice, and the remaining 1/4 tsp salt. Keep the machine running while (very slowly) pouring in 3 1/2 tbsp melted unsalted butter, and blending until the mixture is thick and smooth. Select a tall container like a measuring cup if you’re using an immersion blender.

11

Plate the chicken, cooked veg, and sauce. Garnish with 2 tbsp parsley and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 501kcal | Fat 20g | Saturated Fat 8.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2g | Monounsaturated Fat 7g | Cholesterol 268mg | Sodium 568mg | Potassium 1209mg | Carbohydrate 39g | Fiber 6g | Sugar 4g | Protein 40g | Vitamin A 957IU | Vitamin C 21mg | Calcium 67mg | Iron 3mg