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Air Fryer Chicken Katsu with Homemade Katsu Sauce

Air fryer chicken katsu that is crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. The sauce is a little bit sweet, a little bit tangy, and complements the chicken perfectly. Serve over rice if desired.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Katsu Sauce:

  • ½ cup ketchup

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon sherry

  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

Chicken:

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced in half horizontally

  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 large eggs, beaten

  • 1 ½ cups panko bread crumbs

  • cooking spray

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Raw chicken breasts with various katsu preparation ingredients in bowls.

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  2. Prepare sauce: Whisk ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, sherry, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic together in a bowl until sugar has dissolved. Set katsu sauce aside. Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

    Bowl of dark, thick homemade katsu sauce with visible spices.

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  3. Meanwhile, lay chicken pieces on a clean work surface. Season with salt and pepper.

    Seasoned raw chicken breasts on a plate, ready for breading.

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  4. Place beaten eggs in a flat dish or shallow bowl. Pour bread crumbs into a second flat dish. Dredge chicken pieces in egg and then in bread crumbs. Repeat by dredging chicken in egg and then bread crumbs again, pressing down so the bread crumbs stick to the chicken.

    Breaded chicken breasts on a plate before air frying.

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  5. Place chicken pieces in the basket of the preheated air fryer. Spray the tops with nonstick cooking spray.

    Breaded chicken in an air fryer basket ready to cook.

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  6. Air fry for 10 minutes. Flip chicken pieces over using a spatula and spray the tops with nonstick cooking spray. Cook for 8 minutes more. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and slice. Serve with katsu sauce.

    Golden-brown air-fried chicken katsu on a cutting board, sliced.

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  7. Serve with katsu sauce and enjoy!

    Crispy air fryer chicken katsu with rice and katsu sauce.

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Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount of breading consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

318 Calories
7g Fat
41g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 318
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 158mg 53%
Sodium 1164mg 51%
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 32g 64%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 39mg 3%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 392mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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