Chicken Katsu Air Fryer Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Cool Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    252 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Japanese

Chicken Katsu Air Fryer Recipe

This mouthwatering Air Fryer Chicken Katsu features tender, seasoned chicken coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs and air-fried to perfection! Serve with tonkatsu sauce, rice, and a cabbage salad for the perfect combination.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup water
  • olive oil cooking spray
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Instructions

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts on the cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice them in half and pound each piece to 1-inch thickness using a meat mallet or a rolling pin. Season both sides of your thin cutlets with salt and pepper.
  3. In a shallow bowl, combine the beaten eggs, water, onion powder, garlic powder, and cornstarch. I recommend adding tablespoon at a time if the batter is too thick.
  4. In a separate shallow bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs.
  5. Dip the seasoned chicken cutlets into the beaten egg and cornstarch mixture, coating both sides. Then transfer the chicken from the wet batter to the panko mixture, pressing the crispy panko breadcrumbs onto both sides to ensure an even coating.
  6. Spray the coated chicken breasts with minimal olive oil cooking spray on both sides and then place the chicken in the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd. Cook for 7-9 minutes, then flip the chicken and cook for an additional 7-9 minutes, or until the chicken is crispy and golden brown.
  7. Remove each piece of crispy chicken from the air fryer and let it cool for 4-6 minutes before serving.
  8. Enjoy your crispy and delicious air fryer katsu!

Notes

  • Dry the Chicken. Pat the chicken dry before seasoning and coating to ensure better adhesion.
  • Rest the Chicken. Let the coated chicken rest for a few minutes before air frying to help the coating set.
  • Preheat the Air Fryer. Allowing the air fryer to preheat means the cooking process will start out at a higher temperature which is necessary for optimal crispiness. 
  • Adjust the Cooking Time. Based on the thickness of your chicken breasts, you may need to cook them for a longer or shorter period of time.
  • Use a Blender: Instead of using a bowl, you can combine the eggs, onion powder, garlic powder, water and cornstarch in a blender.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 252kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 118mg (39%) Sodium 156mg (7%) Potassium 269mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 136IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 252 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 252kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 118mg 39%
Sodium 156mg 7%
Potassium 269mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 136IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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