Chicken Katsu
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Halve each chicken breast horizontally, then pound each piece to ½-inch even thickness between plastic wrap.
- 2
Season with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, dip in beaten egg, then press firmly into panko on all sides.
- 3
Spray both sides generously with cooking spray. Place in a single layer in the basket.
- 4
Air fry at 400°F for 8 minutes. Flip, spray again, and cook 6-8 more minutes until golden and 165°F internal.
- 5
Rest 2 minutes, then slice into strips. Serve over rice with shredded cabbage, tonkatsu sauce, and lemon.
Tip: Press the panko on firmly — gentle coating falls off. Spraying oil on the panko is what makes it golden instead of pale and dry.
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