PORK

KATSU RECIPE

AIR FRYER RECIPE

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WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

– Fast. ready in under 30 minutes with the help of your air fryer. – Easy. Bread the pork, spray it with oil, and let the air fryer do the rest. – High Protein. Tonkatsu has an impressive 30 grams of protein per serving. – Few Ingredients. Not including salt and pepper to season it, you'll need under 5 ingredients to make this recipe.

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INGREDIENTS

– Boneless pork chops- Pound out boneless pork chops until they are 1/2" thick, or use pork cutlets that are already sliced extremely thin. – All-purpose flour- Creates the base of the breading. – Eggs- Helps the flour and breadcrumbs stick to the pork cutlet. – Panko breadcrumbs- Creates a crispy and crunchy breading that mimics the katsu texture you know and love. – Cooking Spray- A quick spray on the breaded pork will help the panko crisp up beautifully. – Salt- Accentuates the natural flavors of the pork. – Pepper- Adds just a hint of heat to the breading.

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STEP 1

First, preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.

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STEP 2

Set up your breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs in three separate shallow dishes.

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STEP 3

Dip each pork chop in the flour, shaking off any excess, then dip it in the beaten egg, and finally coat it in the panko breadcrumbs. Press the breadcrumbs firmly onto the pork chop to ensure a good coating.

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STEP 4

Place the breaded pork chops on a plate or tray. Spray both sides of the pork chops with cooking spray. This will help them brown and become crispy in the air fryer.

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STEP 5

Place the pork chops in the air fryer basket, leaving some space between each piece. If necessary, you can cook them in batches.

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STEP 6

Cook the pork chops in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through. You can flip them halfway through cooking for even browning.

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STEP 7

Once the pork chops are cooked, remove them from the air fryer and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute and ensure that they are juicy and tender.

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STEP 8

Finally, serve the pork katsu with a side of rice, steamed vegetables, and tonkatsu sauce.

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