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Air Fryer Chicken Katsu

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  • Author: KimEasy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Chicken Recipes
  • Method: Air frying
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Description

Air Fryer Chicken Katsu is a crispy, golden-brown Japanese fried chicken dish made healthier by using the air fryer. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a crispy panko breadcrumb crust and served with a delicious tonkatsu sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil spray (or any cooking spray)
  • Tonkatsu sauce (for serving)
  • Cooked rice (for serving, optional)
  • Shredded cabbage (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
  2. Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Gently pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
  3. Set up a breading station: In one shallow dish, add the flour. In a second shallow dish, beat the eggs. In a third shallow dish, mix the panko breadcrumbs with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
  4. Dip each chicken breast into the flour, coating both sides, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally coat it with the panko breadcrumb mixture, pressing down gently to ensure the breadcrumbs stick evenly.
  5. Spray both sides of the breaded chicken breasts with olive oil spray to ensure they become crispy in the air fryer.
  6. Place the breaded chicken breasts in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time, until the chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  7. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips.
  8. Serve the chicken katsu with tonkatsu sauce, cooked rice, and shredded cabbage for garnish, if desired.

Notes

  • If you prefer a spicier sauce, you can add a little bit of hot sauce or sriracha to the tonkatsu sauce.
  • For a crispier coating, you can lightly press the panko breadcrumbs onto the chicken after dipping it in the eggs.
  • This recipe works well with other proteins such as pork or tofu, so feel free to experiment.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (without rice)
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Find it online: https://breakfasttodinner.com/air-fryer-chicken-katsu/