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It’s easy to get caught up in making the same old thing for dinner time and time again. I find myself in that rut frequently. I am the first to throw together tacos or burgers because it’s the first thing I think of. But I’m really trying to remind myself of other easy weeknight recipes. And this easy air fryer chicken milanese is the definition of the perfect busy weeknight recipe.
What you’ll need for this recipe
In my house you’ll find two kitchen appliances that are in use daily (besides my coffee maker!) — my Instant Pot and my air fryer. The air fryer is perfect for the air fryer because it crisps the chicken up to perfection!
Here’s what else you’ll need:
- 4 Chicken Breasts, sliced in half through the middle
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 cups Panko Bread Crumbs
That’s it! The only other thing you’ll want to have handy is some cooking spray. I use this avocado oil spray, but really any will do.
How to make Easy Air Fryer Chicken Milanese
Air Fryer Chicken Milanese
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken Breasts, sliced in half through the middle
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 cups Panko Bread Crumbs
Instructions
INGREDIENTS -
- Pour bread crumbs into a shallow dish and set aside.
- Pat chicken dry with a paper towel.
- Place the chicken on a cutting board, then slice through the middle (as if you were to butterfly each chicken breast, but slice all the way through).
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Spread approximately 1 Tablespoon of mayonnaise on one side of the chicken breasts.
- Place each chicken breast one at a time in the bread crumbs, then season and spread mayonnaise on the bare side. Flip over and coat the other side of the chicken breast with bread crumbs.
- Remove breaded chicken to a clean plate and repeat the breading process with all chicken halves.
- Spray tray of air fryer with cooking spray. Place breaded chicken in air fryer basket. Air Fry at 400° for 9 minutes (or until chicken is cooked to 165° internal temperature).
- Remove the chicken and ENJOY!
If you’re looking for even more easy recipes, check out my full list of Instant Pot recipes here!
Mimi
This really isn’t an Italian recipe I’m not going to lie… But it looks so good I’m willing to give it a try! Yummy!
Angela
Is there a substitute for mayo? I love this recipe.
Marta Rivera Diaz
Chicken Milanese has to be one of my favorite recipes. I love that this air fryer version is so much neater to make but doesn’t sacrifice on flavor.
Mosaic Murals
I can’t believe how amazing cooking with air fryer is, I am getting one soon for sure. Amazing results.
Risa Lopez
I would love to try this Chicken Milanese recipe. It looks so good and easy to make. Yummy! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Bellab
oh m gosh yum!! these looks so good! I love air fryer anything!! so goof
Nadalie Bardo
Oh this looks so crispy and delicious! I only recently learned that you could make chicken with mayo. Can’t wait to try!
Jen @ JENRON DESIGNS
I love airfryer recipes they are perfect for an easy weeknight dinner!
Jenjen Balatico
I love any chicken recipes plus air fryers made it easy to make!
aisasami
I never heard of Chicken Milanese before, but I would love try it Seems like an easy recipe!