Our chicken cutlet sandwich is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Thinly sliced chicken is breaded then dipped in an egg wash then cooked in your air fryer or on the stovetop. Similar to the Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich, it’s a kid favorite! Gluten-free.
One of the best chicken cutlet recipes, these cutlets are air fried before being placed on a bun and topped with any topping or dressing (find inspiration below!). A mess-free way to create a flavor-packed homemade fried chicken sandwich!
Grab our recipes for homemade Breakfast Sandwiches, Muffuletta Sandwiches and French Dip Sandwiches if looking for more gluten-free sandwiches that are kid approved.

Chicken Cutlet Sub
Making copycat Chick-Fil-A sandwiches at home is fun for the whole family. Whether making for a weeknight dinner or a weekend lunch, encourage everyone in the family to participate.
It will not only teach everyone how to bread chicken to fry but also that it is easy to make restaurant-style meals at home!
Just like our Beef Chimichanga Recipe, Taco Quesadilla and Crunch Wrap Supremes, it is reassuring to know that your family can enjoy all the restaurant favorites made with celiac-safe ingredients.
To get started, gather the equipment and ingredients then follow the written instructions or printable recipe card. Enjoy!

Equipment
- air fryer or large skillet
- 2 large flat bottom bowls
- measuring cups and spoons
- whisk
- nonstick cooking spray ✅
- cutting board and chefs knife
- parchment paper or plastic wrap
- kitchen mallet or rolling pin
- Flipper
Ingredients
- 6 gluten-free hamburger buns
- 1 pound chicken breasts ✅
- 1 1/2 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour We used Bob’s Red Mill
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt ✅
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder ✅
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder ✅
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika ✅
- lettuce, pickles, ranch or Chick-fil-A sauce ✅optional
Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.


How To Make
Place one hand on top of the chicken breast. With a sharp knife, carefully cut the chicken breast in half lengthwise. Repeat.
Pound the chicken thin
Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Using a kitchen mallet or rolling pin, pound or roll the chicken until it’s about 1/2 inch thick and all areas are of equal thickness. This helps tenderize the chicken and allows for even baking.


Combine the flour mix
To a large flat-bottomed bowl or pan whisk together the flour, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
Whisk the eggs
In another large flat-bottomed bowl or pan whisk together the eggs, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Coat the chicken
Place the chicken breast into the flour mixture. Coat in flour, shaking off the extra. Place chicken into the egg mixture. Coat well letting the extra drip off. Coat again in the flour mix. Place onto the air fryer pan. Repeat for all the chicken.



Preheat the air fryer or heat the pan and spray the chicken
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F or heat the skillet to medium-high heat. Spray the chicken cutlets with nonstick cooking spray. This helps them get golden brown. If using a skillet, make sure it’s well coated in cooking spray as well.
Fry the chicken
Air fry or pan fry for 5 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165°F.
Serve
Serve on a warmed bun topped with any desired sandwich topping or your favorite dressing.


Chicken Sandwich Toppings
Wondering what to put on chicken cutlet sandwiches? Pick any of these ideas or change up the toppings each time!
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Onion
- Pickle
- Jalapenos
- Sliced cheddar, pepper jack or provolone cheese
- Bacon
- Coleslaw
Finish it off by drizzling your favorite dressing or this homemade Chick-Fil-A Sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions
A cutlet is a slice of chicken either from a chicken breast or thigh that has been pounded thin.
Alongside this chicken cutlet sandwich, you could serve Gluten Free Potato Salad, Gluten Free Pasta Salad, Broccoli Salad without Mayo, Gluten Free Sweet Potato Fries, Curly Fries in Air Fryer, or Fruit Salad.
High heat! If you enjoy an extra crispy sandwich, add 2-3 minutes to the total cooking time.
Kids In The Kitchen
Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.
- Placing the chicken between plastic wrap or parchment paper helps to prevent the raw chicken from splattering all over the kitchen. Make sure the chicken is covered before using the mallet or rolling pin to pound thin.
- Spray the breaded chicken with cooking spray before placing it in the air fryer to help the chicken get extra crunchy.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken is 165°F before serving. If not, add it back to the air fryer to cook longer.

More Air Fryer Chicken Recipes
- Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu
- Ninja Air Fryer Chicken Wings
- Air Fryer Chicken Tenders (No Breading)
- Ninja Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
- Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets
- Chicken Legs in Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Thighs
- Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Chicken Cutlet Sandwich
Equipment
- air fryer or large skillet
- 2 large flat bottom bowls
- parchment paper or plastic wrap
- kitchen mallet or rolling pin
Ingredients
- 6 gluten-free hamburger buns
- 1 pound chicken breasts ✅
- 1 1/2 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour We used Bob's Red Mill
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt ✅
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder ✅
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder ✅
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika ✅
- lettuce, pickles, ranch or Chick-fil-A sauce ✅optional
Instructions
- ⭐️Slice chicken breast in half. Place one hand on top of the chicken breast. With a sharp knife, carefully cut the chicken breast in half lengthwise. Repeat.
- ⭐️Pound the chicken thin. Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Using a kitchen mallet or rolling pin, pound or roll the chicken until it's about 1/2 inch thick and all areas are of equal thickness. This helps tenderize the chicken and allows for even baking.
- Combine the flour mix. To a large flat-bottomed bowl or pan whisk together the flour, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Whisk the eggs. In another large flat-bottomed bowl or pan whisk together the eggs, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Coat the chicken. Place the chicken breast into the flour mixture. Coat in flour, shaking off the extra. Place chicken into the egg mixture. Coat well letting the extra drip off. Coat again in the flour mix. Place onto the air fryer pan. Repeat for all the chicken.
- ⭐️Preheat the air fryer or heat the pan and spray the chicken. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F or heat the skillet to medium-high heat. Spray the chicken cutlets with nonstick cooking spray. This helps them get golden brown. If using a skillet make sure it's well coated in cooking spray as well.
- ⭐️Fry the chicken. Air fry or pan fry for 5 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165°F.
- Serve. Serve on a warmed bun topped with lettuce, pickles, and your favorite dressing.
Notes
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Onion
- Pickle
- Jalapenos
- Sliced cheddar, pepper jack or provolone cheese
- Bacon
- Coleslaw
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