Air Fryer Breaded Turkey Cutlets

This Air Fryer Breaded Turkey Cutlets recipe is amazingly quick and easy to make. Each turkey chop is hand-breaded and air fried in just 7 minutes! That’s insanely fast for such a delicious piece of juicy turkey breast. Serve these crispy breaded turkey slices for a quick after-school meal, as a sandwich, or air fry enough for the whole family to enjoy for dinner. No matter how you eat them, this will be a new go-to air fryer recipe to add to your carousel.

Turkey isn’t just for Thanksgiving; you could surely enjoy these cutlets as an alternative to roasting a whole turkey if you wanted!

Jump over to my turkey cutlets recipe WITHOUT breading for a keto-friendly and clean eating option to enjoy turkey any time. You can also try my breaded pan-fried turkey cutlets for another variation.

Why I love breaded turkey cuts air fryer recipe

• Homemade breadcrumb-coated turkey chops – You can control the seasoning and get the freshest, crispy crumb breading on perfectly cooked turkey chops right out of the air fryer.
• Insanely quick and easy recipe – I’m all for quick and easy recipes, but this one certainly tops the list for both. For the best results, just 3 minutes to prep and 7 minutes to air fry breaded turkey cutlets.
• Excellent pricing to enjoy after the holiday – One of the best times to take advantage of reduced pricing of turkey is right after Thanksgiving up to the first week of December. You’ll likely see prices discounted from 10% to 40-50% off. Buy turkey cutlets or boneless skinless turkey breast and freeze and save a few bucks!
• All the flavor with the oil – Using the air fryer to replicate a traditional oil-laden fried recipe is what this machine is all about. These fry up to crispy perfection without a drop of oil.

What are turkey cutlets?

Turkey cutlets are made by cutting turkey breast into thin slices and commonly are pounded thin for quick cooking. Purchase turkey cutlets pre-sliced or use boneless skinless turkey breast and slice it into thin slices.

Ingredients

Simple recipes call for simple ingredients. Just 3 ingredients plus seasoning to make these crispy air fried turkey cutlets with breading.

• Turkey cutlets – You can find turkey cutlets in the meat section or use a boneless skinless turkey breast and cut it down yourself. This is great when you want to choose how thick the slices are.
• Egg – Used to coat the turkey cutlet before breading.
• Breadcrumbs – You can use regular or panko breadcrumbs.
• Seasonings – Keep it as simple as salt and pepper, or add your favorite seasonings.

See the recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Grab your ingredients and set up a dipping station for preparing to bread the turkey cutlets for air frying. Spray or brush oil in the air fryer basket to prevent the turkey slices from sticking.

Step 1: Whisk an egg in a bowl.

Step 2: Place breadcrumbs on a plate for even coating.

Step 3: Season the cutlets with salt and pepper or other seasonings if desired.

Step 4: Dip both sides of the turkey into the egg to thoroughly coat, allowing the excess egg to drip off.

Step 5: Press the egg-coated turkey slice into the breadcrumbs, coating both sides. Use your hand to press the cutlet firmly into the breadcrumbs, so they stick.

Step 6: Place them into the air fryer basket and cook, flipping halfway through.

Remove and enjoy!

Recipe Tips

• Cook at a high temperature – We set the air fryer to 400 degrees F to ensure the air fried turkey cutlets are crispy.
• Use a thermometer – Check for doneness with a thermometer that reaches 160 degrees F.
• Adjust cooking time – Turkey cutlets can be thicker or thinner so keep an eye while cooking. If they are thin, reduce the time, and if thick, increase the time. As suggested above, a thermometer ensures they’re thoroughly cooked.
• Use gloves – For a mess-free preparation, wear gloves to coat the turkey cutlets with egg and breadcrumbs. This will allow you to press it firmly into the breadcrumbs without getting your hands messy.

What to Serve with Breaded Turkey Cutlets?

Pair your air-fried breaded turkey chops with mashed potatoes, stuffing, sweet potatoes, or other dinner sides and a vegetable for a wholesome meal.

Breaded Turkey Cutlets Variations and Substitutions

If you need to make some adjustments to fit your taste, you can do that with these substitutions.

• Breadcrumbs – Change up plan bread crumbs for panko and even the preseasoned style.
• Skip the egg – Don’t have egg available or prefer an egg-free recipe? Try using mayo instead.
• Chicken cutlets – Clearly, this is for turkey cutlets but you can get the same delicious results using chicken cutlets instead of turkey.
• Parmesan Breaded Turkey Cutlets – Mix some grated parmesan cheese into the breadcrumbs for a ridiculously delicious air fryer turkey chop recipe.

Storage

Store leftovers in an air-tight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Meal Prep – Divide the recipe into individual servings in meal prep containers with a side and veggie for quick lunch through the week.

Freezing – Freeze cooked breaded turkey cutlets in the freezer up to 3 months. Pop in the air fryer from frozen for 8-9 minutes until cooked through.

More Turkey Recipes

• Spaghetti Squash With Ground Turkey and Sauce
• Instant Pot Bone-In Turkey Breast Recipe
• Instant Pot Turkey Tenderloin (Fresh or Frozen)
• How To Make Roasted Turkey Breast Tenderloin
• Instant Pot Roasted Boneless Turkey Breast (From Fresh Or Frozen Turkey Breast)

See also:

• Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin
• Air Fryer Frozen Tilapia
• Air Fryer Bone-In Center Cut Pork Chops
• Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Drumsticks
• Air Fryer Steak Bites