For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a splash of heavy cream to the lemon-caper sauce. Ensure your chicken breasts are uniformly thin for even cooking in the air fryer. Serve immediately to enjoy the crispy texture of the chicken at its best.
Air Fryer Chicken Piccata with Lemon-Caper Sauce
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME30 mins
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TOTAL TIME50 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS10
Experience the vibrant flavors of Italy with this Air Fryer Chicken Piccata. Juicy chicken, coated in a crispy, golden breading, is elevated by a bright and zesty lemon-caper sauce. This dish delivers a delightful combination of textures and tastes, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate40 g
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Cholesterol147 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein34 g
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Saturated Fat10 g
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Sodium1661 mg
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Sugar3 g
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Fat19 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPrepare the lemon-caper sauce: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until aromatic, about 1 minute.
02
StepWhisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
03
StepWhisk in chicken broth, white wine, and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Remove saucepan from heat and whisk in capers, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Cover to keep warm until ready to use and gently whisk before serving.
04
StepPrepare chicken: Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Lightly coat the air fryer basket with nonstick spray.
05
StepCut each chicken breast in half crosswise. Line a large cutting board with plastic wrap and place chicken breast halves on the cutting board; cover chicken breasts with plastic wrap. Pound each chicken breast half until 1/2-inch thick.
06
StepPlace flour in a medium bowl. Whisk together egg and lemon juice in a second medium bowl. Stir together bread crumbs and cheeses in a third medium bowl. Sprinkle chicken breast halves evenly with pepper and salt.
07
StepWorking in batches, dredge a piece of chicken in flour until well coated. Transfer to the egg mixture and gently toss to coat, then place in the bread crumb mixture and toss again to coat. Transfer to a sheet pan. Repeat process until all chicken has been breaded.
08
StepPlace 2 pieces of breaded chicken in the prepared fryer basket. Spray the top side with nonstick spray, and cook until golden brown, crispy, and a thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 8 to 10 minutes. Halfway through cook time, flip chicken pieces and spray the top again. Transfer to a platter and repeat to cook remaining chicken.
09
StepDrizzle with lemon-caper sauce and serve immediately.
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Kacie Weissnat
Jun 29, 2025This recipe is amazing! The chicken comes out so crispy and the sauce is bursting with flavor. My family loved it!
Deja Schultz
Jun 29, 2025My kids usually don't like chicken, but they devoured this! I'll definitely be making it again.
Cindy Farrell
Jun 28, 2025I was a bit skeptical about making piccata in the air fryer, but this recipe exceeded my expectations. It's so much healthier than the traditional pan-fried version.
Carroll Bradtke
Jun 27, 2025This is now my go-to recipe for chicken piccata. Thank you for sharing!
Maryjane Welch
Jun 27, 2025The lemon-caper sauce is what makes this dish special. It's the perfect balance of tangy, salty, and savory.
Josiane Ward
Jun 25, 2025I didn't have white wine, so I substituted with a splash of chicken broth and a squeeze of extra lemon juice. It still turned out great!
Sandrine Breitenberg
Jun 24, 2025Easy to follow and quick to make - perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Keyon Macgyver
Jun 24, 2025I added a little extra lemon zest to the sauce for a more intense citrus flavor.