Air Fryer Chicken Katsu Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pieces chicken breasts (Notes: Boneless and skinless, cut in half horizontally.)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (Notes: For seasoning.)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper (Notes: For seasoning.)
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour (Notes: For dredging.)
• 2 pieces large eggs (Notes: Beaten.)
• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs (Notes: For coating.)
• cooking spray (Notes: For spraying the air fryer basket and chicken.)
• tonkatsu sauce (Notes: For serving.)
• shredded cabbage (Notes: For serving.)
• steamed rice (Notes: For serving.)

Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
2. 2
   Cut each chicken breast in half horizontally and pound to ½-inch thickness.
3. 3
   Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
4. 4
   Set up a dredging station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
5. 5
   Dredge each piece of chicken in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
6. 6
   Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange the chicken in a single layer.
7. 7
   Spray the chicken with cooking spray and air fry for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
8. 8
   Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
9. 9
   Serve sliced over rice with shredded cabbage and drizzled with tonkatsu sauce.

Tips & Variations:

• Pound the chicken to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
• Use panko breadcrumbs for the best crunch.
• Spray the chicken with oil for a golden finish.