How to Make Air Fryer Tonkatsu - A Step-by-Step Guide

As a beloved Japanese dish, Tonkatsu has become a staple in many kitchens around the world. This crispy and flavorful pork cutlet is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. Traditionally, Tonkatsu is deep-fried, but you can achieve the same delicious results with much less oil by using an air fryer.

With an air fryer, you can achieve the same crispy exterior and tender interior that you love about traditional Tonkatsu, all while u...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sherry
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 pound boneless pork breakfast chops (4 chops)
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups panko bread crumbs
  • nonstick cooking spray

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Make sauce: Whisk together ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, sherry, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic in a medium bowl until sugar is dissolved. Set sauce aside.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Prepare pork chops: Lay pork chops on a clean work surface; season with salt and pepper.
  • Beat eggs in a flat dish. Place bread crumbs in a separate flat dish.
  • Dip a pork chop in beaten eggs, then dredge in bread crumbs. Dip again in eggs, then press in bread crumbs to thoroughly coat. Repeat with remaining pork chops.
  • Place pork chops in the basket of the preheated air fryer and spray the tops with nonstick cooking spray. Air-fry for 10 minutes. Flip chops over using a spatula and spray the tops with nonstick cooking spray again. Air-fry for 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of pork chops should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Transfer pork chops to a cutting board and slice. Serve with sauce.
  • Nutrition

    319 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 132mg
    • Sodium: 1135mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 38mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 435mg