Chicken Katsu Air Fryer
Crispy, golden Chicken Katsu made healthier in the air fryer—tender chicken cutlets coated in crunchy panko breadcrumbs, served with shredded cabbage and a savory sesame dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Cooking spray or oil spray
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (for serving)
- Sesame dressing (for serving)
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thin cutlets. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chicken cutlet in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat with panko, pressing gently to adhere.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Spray the air fryer basket and the breaded chicken with cooking spray.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
- Remove and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve with shredded cabbage and sesame dressing on the side.
Notes
- Pounding the chicken to an even thickness helps with even cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer—cook in batches if necessary.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and garlic for 30 minutes before breading.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in the air fryer for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet with cabbage
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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