5 from 14 votes
Air Fryer Chicken Katsu
Air Fryer Chicken Katsu features chicken breasts coated in seasoned flour, dipped in egg, and then covered in panko breadcrumbs to create a crispy outer layer when air fried. The coating crisps evenly, while the chicken inside remains tender. Cooking in the air fryer at 190°C (375°F) reduces oil usage while delivering a golden, crunchy texture commonly associated with katsu.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
459 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 400 g chicken breast about 200g/7oz per breast
- 35 g flour
- 1 egg whisked
- 70 g panko breadcrumbs
- 1 pinch salt sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper ground
Instructions
- Mix 1 pinch Sea salt and 1 pinch Ground black pepper into 35 g Flour.
- Put the flour onto a plate and put 400 g Chicken breast onto it. Turn the chicken over to coat all the chicken.
- Dip the floured chicken into 1 Egg (whisked) and then into 70 g Panko breadcrumbs. Turn over in the breadcrumbs to ensure the chicken is fully coated.
- Put the coated chicken into your air fryer and spray with a little oil.
- Cook at 190°C/375°F for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken over then cook for a further 5 minutes.
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Notes
- Flatten chicken breasts before breading to ensure even cooking.
- Let breaded chicken rest for 10 minutes before cooking for better coating adhesion.
- Coat chicken thoroughly with breadcrumbs to achieve a crispy crust.
- Spray both basket and chicken with oil to prevent sticking and promote crispness.
- Cooking times may vary by chicken size and air fryer model; check for doneness.
- Allow chicken to rest for 2 minutes after cooking before slicing.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1portion
Calories
459kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
50g
(100%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.04g
(2%)
Cholesterol
210mg
(70%)
Sodium
540mg
(23%)
Potassium
843mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
179IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
113mg
(11%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 459
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 459kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 210mg | 70% |
| Sodium | 540mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 843mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 179IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.