Air Fryer Chicken Katsu with Homemade Katsu Sauce
Crispy and juicy air fryer chicken katsu served with a delicious homemade katsu sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten-free (if using gluten-free panko)
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Oil spray
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken thighs.
- Set up an assembly line: dip chicken in flour, then egg, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing firmly.
- Lightly spray the chicken with oil.
- Place chicken in air fryer and cook at 390°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- While chicken cooks, mix together katsu sauce ingredients and adjust to taste.
- Once cooked, let chicken rest for a couple of minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
For a crispy texture, do not crowd the air fryer. Season the flour and panko breadcrumbs for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg