Fennel cutlets are a tasty and intriguing way to enjoy fennel.
They are usually appreciated for their raw freshness, served in salads.
Breaded fennel is a delicious and light version as they are neither fried nor greasy.
They are breaded first in egg and then in breadcrumbs. The oven-baked fennel or air-fried fennel, achieve a golden and crispy breading with less fat compared to traditional frying.
The result is a fennel with a crispy crust and a soft, juicy center.
It’s a quick and easy side dish to prepare and is also liked by the little ones. Ideal for the whole family.
Fennel is light, purifying, and digestive: rich in fiber, water, and antioxidants, it helps against bloating and retention, promoting hydration and overall well-being.
A vegetable that is never missing at my home. I love cooking them in a thousand ways like parmesan fennel, fennel roll, gratinated fennel in a pan, crispy fennel with a puff pastry effect, roasted fennel, and fennel with orange
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2People
- Cooking methods: Electric oven, Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for fennel cutlets
Recipe for fennel cutlets
- 2 fennel
- 1 egg
- 3 1/2 oz breadcrumbs
- to taste fine salt
- 1 spray extra virgin olive oil
Tools
- 2 Plates
- 1 Fork
- 1 Mandoline
- 1 Baking tray
- Parchment paper
- 1 Air fryer
Steps for Fennel Cutlets
To prepare the fennel cutlets recipe, remove the ends of the fennel and the hard outer leaves, then cut them into slices, with a mandoline, about 1/4 inch thick.
In a flat plate, pour the breadcrumbs and in a deep one the egg. Salt the egg and beat with a fork. You can add a bit of pepper if desired.
Bread the fennel slices first in the beaten egg
and then in the breadcrumbs
on both sides.
Place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper or in the basket of the air fryer
Drizzle them with a spray of extra virgin olive oil using an oil sprayer and bake in a static oven at 375°F for about 25 minutes, or in a ventilated oven at 350°F for the same time
Cook the breaded fennel in the air fryer for 20-25 minutes at 350°F, until golden, turning them halfway through cooking
Storage
The fennel cutlets can be stored for 1-2 days in an airtight container, once completely cooled.
To keep them crispy, reheat them in the oven or air fryer at 350°F for 5-8 minutes
You can freeze them raw, already breaded: place them on a tray with parchment paper and harden them in the freezer for 1 hour, then transfer them to a food bag.
They last up to 1 month.
Cook them directly from frozen, adding 5-10 minutes to the cooking times (oven or air fryer).
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FAQ
Can I add grated parmesan to the breading?
Yes, certainly, it will add even more flavor
