Step 1

Heat the vodka sauce and add a little water to thin if it’s too thick.

Step 2

Pound the thicker end of the chicken lightly to make thinner. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Place in the egg, then into the breadcrumbs and pat well with the back of a fork.

Step 4

Shake and transfer to the air fryer basket or oven. Repeat with remaining cutlets.

Step 5

Spray both sides of the chicken with oil then air fryer 400F 7 to 8 minutes, turning halfway, in batches as needed.

Step 6

Spoon the vodka sauce over the cutlets then top with half of the cherry peppers.

Step 7

Top each cutlet with 1 ounce mozzarella, then sprinkle with remaining spicy cherry peppers. Air fry 300F until the cheese melts and the chicken is cooked through, about 1 to 2 minutes. Serve hot.

Step 8

Place foil on a sheet pan. Preheat oven to 450F.

Step 9

Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until golden and cooked through in the center. No need to turn.

Step 10

Spoon the vodka sauce over the cutlets then top with half of the cherry peppers.

Step 11

Top each cutlet with 1 ounce mozzarella, then sprinkle with remaining spicy cherry peppers.

Step 12

Bake until the cheese melts and the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Serve hot.