Description
This panko breadcrumb-crusted air fryer chicken katsu has a crispy exterior and juicy interior, making it irresistible.
Cuisine American
Servings 4servings
Calories 482kcal
Ingredients
2boneless skinless chicken breasts
Kosher saltto taste
Black pepperto taste
2large eggsbeaten
1tablespoonwater
1 ½cupsPanko bread crumbs
Katsu Sauce
3tablespoonsketchup
1tablespoonWorcestershire sauce
1/2tablespoonoyster sauceor soy sauce, plus more to taste
2teaspoonsbrown sugar
Serve with
Steamed Rice
Steamed Vegetables
Katsu Sauce
Instructions
Dry the chicken breasts with paper towels, then use a sharp knife to cut them in half horizontally, creating four filets. If necessary, use a meat mallet to pound each portion to about ½-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F, spraying the inner basket with cooking spray.
- In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk together the egg and water until well combined. To a second bowl, add the Panko bread crumbs.
- Dredge the chicken in the egg, then press them into the bread crumbs, coating evenly. Repeat the process a second time with each piece, double coating them.
- Place the chicken in an even layer in the air fryer basket, spraying the top with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 16-18 minutes, carefully flipping the chicken halfway through and spraying with cooking spray before continuing to cook until golden brown and 165 degrees F internally. Repeat with the remaining pieces of chicken.
- Transfer the katsu to a cutting board to rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing. Serve over rice, with vegetables and katsu sauce.
KATSU SAUCE:
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well to combine. Adjust the flavors to your liking, making it saltier or sweeter as desired. Refrigerate any leftover sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 482kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 38gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 176mgSodium: 894mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10g
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
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