Air Fryer Tonkatsu is made with 4 boneless pork loin chops, all-purpose flour, 2 eggs, panko breadcrumbs; air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes to serve 4. 400 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 1
Pound pork chops to 1/2-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Dredge in flour, then beaten egg, then panko. Press panko firmly onto all surfaces.
- 3
Spray both sides generously with cooking spray.
- 4
Air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until deeply golden and cooked to 145°F.
- 5
Slice into strips. Serve over shredded cabbage with tonkatsu sauce, rice, lemon wedges, and hot mustard.
Tip: Use coarse panko for authenticity — it creates the signature shaggy, ultra-crispy coating. Press the panko on firmly but don't compact it; you want the rough texture. Slice into strips so each bite has crust. Tonkatsu sauce is easy to make: equal parts ketchup and Worcestershire with a splash of soy.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 12 minutes vs ~22 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🫒Uses up to 80% less oil than deep frying, bringing this down to 400 calories per serving.
- ✨Achieves the same golden, crispy texture without submerging food in oil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Tonkatsu at 400°F for 12 minutes. Use coarse panko for authenticity — it creates the signature shaggy, ultra-crispy coating. Press the panko on firmly but don't compact it; you want the rough texture. Slice into strips so each bite has crust. Tonkatsu sauce is easy to make: equal parts ketchup and Worcestershire with a splash of soy.
You need: 4 boneless pork loin chops (1/2-inch thick), Salt and pepper, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 2 eggs, beaten, 2 cups panko breadcrumbs, Cooking spray, Tonkatsu sauce (or mix ketchup, Worcestershire, soy sauce, and sugar), Finely shredded cabbage, Steamed rice, Lemon wedges, Hot mustard (karashi). This recipe serves 4 with 400 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Tonkatsu takes 12 minutes total at 400°F. Slice into strips. Serve over shredded cabbage with tonkatsu sauce, rice, lemon wedges, and hot mustard.
This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 4 and takes just 12 minutes at 400°F.
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