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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air Fryer Chicken Katsu, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 20
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 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 530.06 kcal High 27%
- Protein 50.46 g Good Source 101%
- Carbohydrate 59.47 g 22%
- Total Fat 9.46 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 1.27 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 223.1 mg High 74%
- Sodium 720.38 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 0.42 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 4.43 g --
- Added Sugars 4.24 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 24.34 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 4.97 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 109.67 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 36.62 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.48 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.51 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- 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 530.06 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 530.06 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.
- Is Air Fryer Chicken Katsu healthy?
- Air Fryer Chicken Katsu has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 530.06 calories and 50.46 g of protein, or 101% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 720.38 mg (31% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.27 g (6% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.24 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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