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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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Coating
  • 4 pieces boneless chicken thighs Thighs stay juicy, preferred over breast for this recipe.
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs Do not substitute regular breadcrumbs.
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour Season for added flavor.
  • 2 large eggs Do not use old eggs.
Katsu Sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce Use low-sodium if preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Use low-sodium.
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Optional for extra flavor.
For Cooking
  • spray oil spray Lightly spray on chicken before cooking.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat dry the chicken thighs.
  2. Set up an assembly line: dip chicken in flour, then egg, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing firmly.
  3. Lightly spray the chicken with oil.
Cooking
  1. Place chicken in air fryer and cook at 390°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  2. While chicken cooks, mix together katsu sauce ingredients and adjust to taste.
  3. 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. For best results, use quality Japanese panko.