This Addictive Air Fryer Japanese CHICKEN KATSU is My New Obsession!

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.

Trim the skin and excess fat from the chicken thigh.

Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.

Marinate the chicken with 1 teaspoon of bulldoto sauce and 1 teaspoon of cooking oil for about 10 minutes.

Beat 1/2 egg well in a bowl.

Prepare the batter by mixing 2 tablespoons of flour, 2 teaspoons of mayonnaise, and 2 tablespoons of beaten egg until well combined.

Coat the marinated chicken thoroughly with the batter to keep it juicy during air frying.

Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper and spray or brush it with oil.

Arrange the breaded chicken in the basket and spray or brush the chicken with oil.

Insert the basket into the air fryer and air fry at 200° C for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, check the chicken and add more oil if needed, then air fry for another 3 minutes at 200° C.

Serve with tonkatsu sauce and Japanese mustard if desired.

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