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Air Fryer Chicken Katsu

This Air Fryer Chicken Katsu is inspired by the classic deep-fried version, and it's just as crispy on the outside and juicy in the middle. Serve with steamed rice and shredded cabbage, and enjoy homemade Japanese comfort food any night of the week.

Prep Time10

Cook Time16

Total Time26

Course: Main Course, Proteins

Cuisine: American, Japanese

Keyword: air fry chicken katsu, chicken katsu air fryer, chicken katsu recipe air fryer

Servings:

Calories: 399kcal

Author: Valerie Skinner

Equipment

air fryer Ninja Foodi, NuWave, PowerXL, etc.
meat mallet
2 mixing bowls
Whisk

Ingredients

For Chicken Katsu

1 pound chicken breast
2 eggs whisked
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1½ cups plain panko breadcrumbs
cooking oil spray

For Katsu Sauce

⅓ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons soy sauce or oyster sauce or coconut aminos
2 tablespoons Worchestershire or steak sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar or white sugar

Instructions

Prepare the chicken breast by trimming off the excess fat. Filet into two pieces, then pound the filets with a meat mallet, so they are the same 1/4" to 1/2" thickness.
Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
Set up a dredging station using two bowls. In the first bowl, whisk the eggs. In the second bowl, add the panko breadcrumbs.
Set the air fryer to 375°F and let preheat for 3-5 minutes.
Meanwhile, dip the chicken in the egg until coated. Shake off any excess, then dip into the breadcrumbs and coat on both sides.
Place the chicken in a single layer in the bottom of the air fryer basket, and spray lightly with cooking spray. Set the timer for 16 minutes. At the halfway mark, flip the chicken with tongs, and coat the other side with cooking spray. Continue cooking for the remaining 8 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and has a safe internal temperature of 165°F
While the chicken is cooking, add the sauce ingredients to a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Adjust ingredients to taste.
Once finished, remove the chicken katsu with tongs, and serve with rice, shredded cabbage, Japanese curry, and katsu sauce. Enjoy!

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