Air Fryer Pork Katsu (Japanese Tonkatsu)
Air fryer pork katsu is crispy and delicious without all the oil of deep-frying. It can be enjoyed on its own or used in many Japanese dishes!
Ingredients
- 4 (~1.5 lbs) pork chops, boneless
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 2 cups panko
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- garlic powder to taste
- ginger powder to taste
- onion powder to taste
- neutral oil cooking spray
Instructions
- Pound the pork to tenderize and thin into ¼"-½" thick chops.
- Cut 1" slits (about 3-4 cuts) around the outer edges of the pork chop to prevent it from curling up when cooked. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place flour, eggs, and panko each in its own separate plates/containers. Season each with salt, pepper, ginger powder, garlic powder, and onion powder to taste.
- Coat the pork in the following order: flour, eggs, and panko.
- Spray neutral cooking oil on both sides of the pork chops. Air fry for about 12 minutes on 400℉, depending on the thickness. Flip it halfway and spray on more cooking oil. The internal temperature of the pork should reach 145°F. Do not overcrowd, you may need to do multiple batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Serve the air fryer pork katsu in your favorite dish such as a tonkatsu sando, Japanese tonkatsu curry, or tonkatsu rice plate with shredded cabbage, rice, and katsu sauce!