Air Fryer Chicken Katsu
Air Fryer Chicken Katsu delivers a crisp, golden panko crust with juicy chicken inside, finished in minutes. It highlights clean, toasty flavors and a satisfying crunch, perfect for weeknights or a quick lunch. Serve hot with tangy tonkatsu or barbecue sauce and a sprinkle of green onions for brightness.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) following the manufacturer's instructions.
- 2
Lightly beat the egg and salt in a shallow bowl or small casserole dish. Spread the panko bread crumbs on a plate.
- 3
Dip each cutlet into the egg mixture, letting the excess drip back into the bowl. Coat both sides in the panko bread crumbs, pressing the cutlets gently into the crumbs. Place on a piece of parchment paper. Spray both sides with cooking spray and set in the air fryer basket.
- 4
Air-fry for 5 minutes, turn, then air-fry for another 4 minutes. Serve with barbecue sauce and garnish with green onions.
- Calories 507.53 kcal High
- Protein 48.82 g Good Source
- Carbs 58.0 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.3 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.56 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 192.97 mg High
- Sodium 720.38 mg High
- Fiber 0.17 g Low Source
- Sugar 4.72 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 4.43 g Moderate
- Calcium 13.27 mg Low Source
- Iron 4.6 mg Good Source
- Potassium 31.63 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 46.31 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.5 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Air Fryer Chicken Katsu is a Japanese dinner recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barbecue Sauce, Bread Crumbs, Chicken Breast, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 507.53 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air Fryer Chicken Katsu?
- It is a Japanese recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Air Fryer Chicken Katsu made of?
- The main ingredients are Barbecue Sauce, Bread Crumbs, Chicken Breast, Cooking Spray, Eggs. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Air Fryer Chicken Katsu?
- Explore these Japanese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Air Fryer Chicken Katsu?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 507.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air Fryer Chicken Katsu easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
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