Original video by @feelgoodfoodie — all credit to the creator.
Upside Down Caesar Salad with Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets
Crispy parmesan-panko chicken cutlets air fried until golden, then piled high with a crunchy romaine Caesar salad. The cutlets stand in for croutons, so every bite gets that crisp-meets-creamy contrast.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 2chicken breasts · sliced horizontally
- 1/2 teaspoonsalt
- 1/2 teaspoonblack pepper
- 1egg · large
- 1 cuppanko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cupparmesan cheese · freshly grated
- 1 teaspoonpaprika
- 1 teaspoongarlic powder
- —avocado oil spray · Chosen Foods
For the salad
- 1head romaine lettuce · large, cut into large pieces
- 1/4 cupshaved parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cupCaesar dressing · Chosen Foods
Steps
- 1
Season the chicken breasts with the salt and pepper.
- 2
Beat the egg in one bowl. In a second bowl, stir together the panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, paprika, and garlic powder.
- 3
Dip the chicken in the egg, rotating to coat evenly.
- 4
Dredge the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to coat evenly and making sure none of the chicken is exposed.
- 5
Place the cutlets on a wire rack and spray generously with avocado oil spray.
- 6
Air fry the chicken for 8 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- 7
Place the romaine in a large serving bowl, top with the shaved parmesan, drizzle with the Caesar dressing, and toss gently to combine.
- 8
Serve the salad piled over the chicken cutlets.
Creator's notes
Sponsored by Chosen Foods — uses their avocado oil Caesar dressing and avocado oil spray instead of homemade dressing. The chicken cutlets replace croutons.
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