Fennel Cutlets in Air Fryer: Crunchy, Light, and Super Easy!: A tasty and light idea for a side dish or a vegetarian main course!
We love simple recipes that are full of flavor, perfect for the whole family! The FENNEL CUTLETS IN AIR FRYER are a great alternative to classic meat cutlets, ideal for those who want a lighter dish but still crunchy and irresistible. Perfect for a family dinner, a quick lunch, or a tasty appetizer, these cutlets will win everyone over with their delicate and enveloping taste. Try them and let us know what you think!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Winter, Winter, Spring
Ingredients
- 2 fennels (washed and cleaned from hard parts)
- 2 eggs
- 7 oz stale bread (toasted, crackers, or ready breadcrumbs)
- to taste parsley
- 1 clove garlic
- to taste salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Tools
CHECK OUT ALSO THE CLASSIC BAKED FENNEL CUTLETS WITHOUT FRYING
Steps
Preparing the Fennels
Clean the fennels by removing the tougher outer leaves, wash and cut into slices about a quarter inch thick.
Blanch the fennel slices in salted boiling water for about 5 minutes, until they are soft but still firm. Drain and let them cool slightly.
Prepare four plates: one with milk (or plant-based beverage), one with flour, one with beaten eggs with salt and pepper, and one with breadcrumbs ( for a more aromatic version see the recipe here for HERBED BREADCRUMBS ) mixed with parmesan and spices.
Dip each fennel slice first in milk, then in flour, then in beaten egg, and finally in breadcrumbs, pressing well to adhere the coating.
Preheat the air fryer to 356°F for 5 minutes.
Place the coated slices in the fryer basket without overlapping them.
Lightly spray with extra virgin olive oil for perfect crispiness.
Cook at 356°F for 12-15 minutes, turning halfway through cooking.
Remove and serve hot!
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Storage: Fennel cutlets can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 days in an airtight container. They can be reheated in the air fryer for a few minutes to regain crispiness.
Variations: For an extra flavor boost, grated parmesan cheese or spices like paprika and turmeric can be added to the breadcrumbs.
Serving: They are excellent as a light main course with a fresh salad or as a side dish for a meat or fish dish.
Light version: We can replace the egg with low-fat yogurt or a batter of water and flour for a lighter coating.
Fennel Cutlets in Air Fryer: Crunchy, Light, and Super Easy!
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