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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.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
36 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 283 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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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
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
% 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.