Easy yet Great Air Fryer Chicken Katsu Recipe | Japanese Chicken Cutlets Recipe

panko breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: whole wheat breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: regular breadcrumbs

Whole wheat breadcrumbs offer more fiber while regular breadcrumbs are often less expensive.

tonkatsu sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade sauce with ketchup and Worcestershire

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Homemade sauce can be lighter and more affordable.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Thighs are juicier and often cheaper than breasts.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is typically less expensive.

Rub chicken thigh with 1% salt and 1% sugar to keep it tender.

Mix 1 egg until mostly absorbed by the chicken.

In a separate bowl, combine 1.5 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon of Parmesan cheese with black pepper.

Mix the flour and Parmesan separately to ensure proper penetration into the chicken.

Prepare 180-210g of white bread, mixing it with 1/3 of the bread weight in neutral oil to create a juicy texture similar to deep frying.

Preheat air fryer to 195°C (383°F) for at least 3 minutes.

Press the breading gently but firmly onto the chicken to adhere, using a larger dish or tray for ease.

Cook in the air fryer at 195°C (393°F) for 10 minutes, flipping after 6 minutes for even cooking.

After cooking, let the chicken rest for 3 minutes before serving.

Serve with tonkatsu sauce.

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