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Air Fryer Tonkatsu

Name: Air Fryer Tonkatsu
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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)

4.8(4)

12 min

Time

400°F

Temp

400 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Tonkatsu

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

Serving

Tonkatsu sauce (or mix ketchup, Worcestershire, soy sauce, and sugar)

Finely shredded cabbage

Steamed rice

Lemon wedges

Hot mustard (karashi)

Equipment

Oil Sprayer Mister

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.

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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.

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