Go Back
–+ servings
crispy turkey cutlets air fryer recipe close up after air frying

Breaded Air Fryer Turkey Cutlets

Jenni Cole
Make the best breaded turkey cutlets in an air fryer with an Italian seasoned breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. Crispy and golden in just 5 minutes!
4.65 from 17 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Course turkey
Cuisine American
Servings 5 -6 cutlets
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb turkey cutlets (5-6 thin cutlets)
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • ½ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • salt and garlic powder or garlic salt
  • black pepper
  • olive oil optional for brushing

Instructions
 

  • Sprinkle the turkey cutlets with garlic powder, salt, and pepper on both sides.
  • Take 2 low bowls or plates and add the beaten eggs to one dish and mix the bread crumbs and parmesan to another dish.
  • Dip each side of cutlets into the egg mixture and then dip them into breading, making sure they're well coated.
  • Lay the cutlets into the cold air fryer. Our air fryer (a 5.8 Qt Cosori) held 4 chicken cutlets and we had to cook them in two batches. As an optional step, you can spritz or lightly brush both sides of cutlets with olive oil to increase browning.
  • Air fry at 400 F for about 6-8 minutes in total cooking time (there's no need to flip), or until they're crispy and the internal temperature of the turkey is 165 F. Thicker or larger cutlets can take up to 11-12 minutes to cook. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can make cutlets if you have a boneless turkey breast but cutting them lengthwise into very thinly sliced pieces and then pounding them thin with a meat mallet. We found it easier to buy if you can find them at the store, sometimes they're just sold seasonally around the holidays.
  • Cooking the cutlets at a higher temperature like 400 F is the key to getting them crispy!
  • You can use plain breadcrumbs instead of Italian seasoned, panko instead of regular, instead of eggs you can coat the cutlets in mayo. 
  • Make these gluten free by. swapping the breadcrumbs for a gluten-free brand. To make this recipe low carb you can use keto breadcrumbs or use crushed pork rinds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cutletCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 24gFat: 4g
Tried this recipe?Please consider Leaving a Review!