Air-Fried Pork Tonkatsu Cutlets
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air-Fried Pork Tonkatsu Cutlets, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 37 / 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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- 24
- Heart Health
- 19
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 841.44 kcal High 42%
- Protein 34.27 g Good Source 69%
- Carbohydrate 73.36 g 27%
- Total Fat 42.83 g High 55%
- Saturated Fat 5.89 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 203.65 mg High 68%
- Sodium 1014.35 mg High 44%
- Dietary Fiber 2.15 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 11.69 g --
- Added Sugars 6.49 g Moderate 13%
- Calcium 42.57 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.56 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 501.16 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 62.33 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 1.87 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 1.29 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Air Fried Pork Tonkatsu Cutlets is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Thin Cut Pork Chop, Brown Sugar, Cooking Sherry, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 841.44 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air-Fried Pork Tonkatsu Cutlets made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Thin-Cut Pork Chop, Brown Sugar, Cooking Sherry, Cooking Spray, Eggs. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air-Fried Pork Tonkatsu Cutlets?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 841.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air-Fried Pork Tonkatsu Cutlets easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Air-Fried Pork Tonkatsu Cutlets healthy?
- Air-Fried Pork Tonkatsu Cutlets has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 841.44 calories and 34.27 g of protein, or 69% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1014.35 mg (44% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.89 g (29% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.49 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Tomatoes, Garlic and Alcohol, 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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