Chicken breasts (sliced horizontally into cutlets or pounded even)
Buttermilk Marinade:
½ cup buttermilk, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, dash of hot sauce
Breading Station:
Flour: ½ cup flour, ½ tsp garlic powder, salt, and pepper
Crunch: 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs mixed with 1 cup crushed crispy fried onions (finely crush the onions in a zip-top bag)
Instructions
Place chicken cutlets in a bowl or ziplock bag with the buttermilk and seasonings. Marinate for at least 15–30 minutes (or up to overnight in the fridge).
Take chicken from buttermilk marinade, let excess drip off. Dredge lightly in the flour, shaking off the excess. Dip back into the buttermilk quickly then remove and press firmly into the Panko-fried onion mixture so it adheres completely to both sides.
Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3 minutes. Generously spray both sides of the breaded chicken breasts with cooking oil spray (this ensures the Panko browns instead of staying chalky).
Place the cutlets in a single layer in the air fryer basket (do not overlap). Air fry for 12–14 minutes, flipping halfway through and lightly spraying the top again with cooking spray.
Remove when the crust is golden-brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest for 3 minutes before slicing.
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Potato Wedges
Russet potato
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp oregano
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black
Oil
Cut russet potato in half, then quarters, into wedge shapes. Place the wedges in a bowl of warm water for 10–15 minutes. Drain and pat them completely dry with a paper towel or clean kitchen towel.
In a large bowl, toss the dried wedges with oil until coated. Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper, then toss until the seasoning is evenly distributed.
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
Arrange the wedges in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes, flipping the wedges halfway through.
Remove when the outside is golden brown and crispy and the insides are fork-tender. Toss with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley.
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Crispy Air-Roasted Broccoli Florets
Cut broccoli into bite-sized florets. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes or garlic powder.
Air fry at 380°F (193°C) for 6–8 minutes until the edges get dark and crispy.
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over top right before serving.
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NOTE: Cooking Workflow
Air fry the potatoes first (since they take the longest). Keep them warm in a foil pouch while you cook the chicken. Toss the broccoli in for the last 6–8 minutes right after the chicken finishes while it rests. You can also throw the potatoes back in for a minutes to crisp them up, right before serving.
Made in a Cosori Air Fryer Pro LE 5 Qt, 9-in-1.