Air Fryer Chicken Katsu Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    36 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    283 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Air Fryer Chicken Katsu Recipe

Thinly sliced cutlets are coated in panko and air fried to crispy perfection in this air fryer chicken katsu recipe.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 pieces chicken breast cutlets boneless and skinless
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg

Katsu Sauce Recipe

  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger finely chopped or 1 teaspoon ground ginger

Serving

  • green onions
  • sesame seeds
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Instructions

  1. If you have a full-sized chicken breast, slice it in half to form thinner cutlets. Pat it dry with paper towels and lightly season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  2. Get two shallow bowls. In one, mix the flour and panko crumbs. In the second shallow bowl, mix the egg.
  3. Dip the piece of chicken in the egg, then place it in the panko bread crumb mixture. Press it on every side so that it is well coated in crumbs.
  4. Preheat air fryer at 360˚F for 3 minutes.
  5. Spray the chicken pieces with a little bit of oil. Then place the coated slices in the air fryer basket. 
  6. Air fry at 360˚F for 16 minutes, turning the pieces over halfway through the cooking time. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the meat has reached 165 degrees F.
  7. During that time, make the Katsu sauce by mixing the ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and ginger in a small bowl.
  8. Serve immediately with Katsu sauce as a drizzle or for dipping. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Use a thermometer to check the internal temperature.
  • Don't use a commercial nonstick cooking spray because the chemicals can damage the coating on the air fryer basket. Use an inexpensive oil spray bottle or brush oil onto the meat.
  • You can buy katsu sauce at an Asian grocery store or online if you prefer.
  • You can make this with boneless chicken thighs.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 283kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 1828mg (76%) Potassium 380mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 432IU (9%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 283 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 283kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 54g 18%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 1828mg 76%
Potassium 380mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 432IU 9%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 81mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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