Air-Fried Pork Tonkatsu Cutlets

Name: Air-Fried Pork Tonkatsu Cutlets
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 lb Boneless Thin-Cut Pork Chop; 1 tbsp Brown Sugar; 1 tbsp Cooking Sherry; 1 whole Cooking Spray; 2 whole Eggs; 0.5 cup Ketchup; 1 tsp Minced Garlic; 1.5 cups Panko; 1 dash Salt & Pepper; 2 tbsp Soy Sauce; 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Japanese 🇯🇵 High-Protein 💪Comfort-Food

Air-Fried Pork Tonkatsu Cutlets deliver ultra-crisp panko crust over tender, juicy pork, paired with a tangy-sweet, umami-rich sauce. The balance of soy, ketchup, Worcestershire, and a hint of garlic makes each bite bright and satisfying. Serve for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want comfort with a lighter, crunchy finish.

Prep10 mins
Cook20 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, sherry, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic until the sugar dissolves. Set the sauce aside.
2

Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3

Prepare the pork chops: Place the pork chops on a clean work surface; season with salt and pepper.
4

Beat the eggs in a flat dish. Put the bread crumbs in a separate flat dish.
5

Dip one pork chop into the beaten eggs, then dredge in the bread crumbs. Dip it again in the eggs, then press into the bread crumbs to coat thoroughly. Repeat with the remaining pork chops.
6

Place the pork chops in the basket of the preheated air fryer and spray the tops with nonstick cooking spray. Air-fry for 10 minutes. Flip the chops with a spatula and spray the tops again with nonstick cooking spray. Air-fry for 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the pork chops should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
7

Transfer the pork chops to a cutting board and slice. Serve with the sauce.