Air Fryer Chicken Katsu Recipe
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
16 mins
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Total Time
36 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
283 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Chicken Katsu Recipe
Description
The chicken breasts are sliced into thin cutlets, dried, and seasoned lightly with salt and pepper. They are then dredged first in flour, dipped into beaten egg, and pressed into panko breadcrumbs to form an even coating. The cutlets are air fried at 360°F for about 16 minutes, turning halfway to ensure an even, crisp crust while cooking the meat through.
The Katsu sauce prepared simultaneously blends ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and ginger to create a tangy and mildly sweet dipping sauce that complements the savory chicken. Once cooked, the chicken is garnished with green onions and sesame seeds to add freshness and texture.
This method achieves the traditional crunchy texture of chicken katsu with reduced oil and cleanup. Using an instant-read thermometer confirms the chicken is safely cooked to 165°F. The recipe notes recommend avoiding commercial cooking sprays that may damage the air fryer’s basket coating, suggesting an oil spray bottle or brush instead.
The dish pairs as a main course served with rice or salad and can use boneless chicken thighs as a substitution. Store-bought or homemade Katsu sauce options provide flexibility.
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breast boneless and skinless, cutlets
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg large
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 ginger or 1 teaspoon ground ginger, fresh, finely chopped
Serving
- green onions
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- 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.
- Get two shallow bowls. In one, mix the flour and panko crumbs. In the second shallow bowl, mix the egg.
- 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.
- Preheat air fryer at 360˚F for 3 minutes.
- Spray the chicken pieces with a little bit of oil. Then place the coated slices in the air fryer basket.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve immediately with Katsu sauce as a drizzle or for dipping. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Use an instant-read thermometer to check that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
- Avoid commercial nonstick sprays that can harm the air fryer coating; use an oil spray bottle or brush for oiling.
- Katsu sauce can be bought ready-made or prepared fresh using the provided recipe.
- Boneless chicken thighs can substitute for breast cutlets if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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Overall Rating
4.4
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