Thinly sliced cutlets are coated in panko and air fried to crispy perfection in this air fryer chicken katsu recipe.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time16 minutesmins
Total Time36 minutesmins
Servings: 2
Ingredients
2pieceschicken breast cutletsboneless and skinless
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4cupall-purpose flour
3/4cuppanko breadcrumbs
1large egg
Katsu Sauce Recipe
1/2cupketchup
2tablespoonssoy sauce
1tablespoonbrown sugar
2teaspoonsWorcestershire sauce
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoonfresh 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.
2 pieces chicken breast cutlets, Salt and pepper to taste
Get two shallow bowls. In one, mix the flour and panko crumbs. In the second shallow bowl, mix the egg.
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 large 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.
green onions, 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.