# Ingredient list:
→ Meat
01 - 4 veal or pork cutlets, approximately 4 ounces each, pounded to 0.25 inch thickness
02 - Salt, to taste
03 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Breading
04 - 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 cup fine dry breadcrumbs, unseasoned
07 - 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
08 - Nonstick cooking spray or neutral oil for light coating
→ To Serve
09 - 1 lemon, cut into wedges
10 - Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Pat the cutlets dry and season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper.
03 - Arrange three shallow bowls: place flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and a mixture of breadcrumbs and paprika in the third.
04 - Dredge each cutlet sequentially in flour, shaking off excess, dip into eggs, then press into breadcrumb mixture ensuring full coverage.
05 - Lightly coat both sides of the breaded cutlets with nonstick spray or a thin layer of neutral oil.
06 - Place cutlets in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding; cook in batches if necessary.
07 - Cook cutlets air fryer for 7 minutes to begin browning.
08 - Flip cutlets, lightly spray again, then air fry for an additional 6 to 8 minutes until golden and the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
09 - Immediately serve with lemon wedges and optionally sprinkle with chopped parsley.
