# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
→ Breading
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 2 tablespoons milk
05 - 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
06 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 - Olive oil spray
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
02 - Place chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment paper and pound to 1/2-inch thickness.
03 - Arrange three shallow bowls: one with flour; the second with beaten eggs combined with milk; the third with panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
04 - Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into the egg mixture, then press into the breadcrumb blend until well coated.
05 - Lightly spray both sides of each cutlet with olive oil.
06 - Arrange cutlets in a single layer in the air fryer basket; cook for 7–8 minutes, turn, spray again lightly, and cook an additional 6–7 minutes until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
07 - Allow cutlets to rest for 2 minutes before serving.
