Welcome to my simply the best Air fried chicken schnitzel recipe. Taking you on a foodie travel journey to Germany we have delicious chicken schnitzel. Enjoy an authentic chicken experience with a healthy take of the traditional deep fried classic.
Whenever I see chicken breast at the supermarket I always get excited. That is because chicken is just so versatile and I can think of loads of different favourite recipes I can make with it.
I can make a stir fry, I can cook it in a coconut sauce, I can make a curry, I can serve it in coconut oil with garlic potatoes, I can make chicken fajitas, I can make chicken noodle soup, I can make a chicken pie. The truth is the ideas are endless.
But one thing that I am super addicted to doing with my chicken breast is breading it. My favourite fast food is KFC and the fact that I can use my Airfryer to make delicious breaded chicken instead of battered, means that I can enjoy healthier versions of the old classics. In fact by breading it like in this Chicken Schnitzel recipe you can be looking at reducing the calories by up to 70%.
Whenever I bread my chicken (which is never as often as I would like) I will often use this method in this recipe where I use gluten free oats and then it makes it completely Whole 30 and Paleo and perfect for the health conscious cook.
SO I always feel especially cheerful and excited that you can make something so healthy and in your head you’re thinking that you’re eating out at KFC when you are not.
When I was doing my usual research when recipe testing this delicious Chicken Schnitzel I was rather shocked by how many different versions there are around the world of this classic. A classic that is most famous for Germany but many other countries in Europe have as a dinner staple. Some versions use spicy flavourings and some don’t even bread it.
But this is my version, just like how we have it here in Portugal but with a more German feel. So if you ever fancy putting some Chicken Schnitzel into your Airfryer and giving your kids an amazing dinner, then here is your chance!
What Is Chicken Schnitzel?
A schnitzel is basically the German word for meat and is usually the type of meat also known around the world as scalloped. The meat is often flattened out with a meat tenderiser, coated in bread crumbs and beaten egg. It is fried or baked and even though chicken is the most popular meat it is also popular with veal, beef, turkey or pork.
Here in Portugal though we have what is known locally as “panado de frango” and it is served in restaurants and cafes with salad and rice. It is absolutely delicious and because the chicken is pounded flat it can make an incredibly frugal dish.
Chicken Schnitzel
Simply The Best Air Fried Chicken Schnitzel Author: Recipe This Serves: 4 Prep time: 6 mins Cook time: 12 mins Total time: 18 mins Save Print Chicken seasoned the classic German way, rolled in beaten egg and a delicious gluten free mix, then air fried until beautifully crispy. Serve with either white potatoes or roast potatoes and prepared and cooked in less than 20 minutes. Also perfect for feeding a family of four. Ingredients Airfryer Blender Airfryer Grill Pan 2 Medium Chicken Breasts 12Tbsp Gluten Free Oats 2 Medium Eggs 2Tbsp Mustard Powder Salt & Pepper Handful Fresh Parsley Garlic P...
