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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.
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
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast boneless skinless
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 large egg beaten
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup water
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- 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.
- 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.
- In a separate shallow bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs.
- 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.
- 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.
- Remove each piece of crispy chicken from the air fryer and let it cool for 4-6 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy your crispy and delicious air fryer katsu!
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 252
% 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.