How to Make Japanese Air-Fried Pork Tonkatsu - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to Japanese comfort food, there are few dishes that are as satisfying and delicious as tonkatsu. This popular dish consists of a breaded and deep-fried pork cutlet, usually served with a side of shredded cabbage, a drizzle of tangy tonkatsu sauce, and a side of steamed rice. While tonkatsu is typically deep-fried in a large amount of oil, we've come up with a healthier alternative that doesn't sacrifice on flavor or texture: Japanese Air-Fried Pork Tonkatsu.

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Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil
  • salt to taste
  • 2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 2 pounds pork sirloin chops, about 1/4-inch thick
  • avocado oil cooking spray
  • 4 cups cooked rice (Optional)
  • 2 cups shredded Savoy cabbage, or to taste
  • ¼ cup tonkatsu sauce, or as needed (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Stir together eggs, avocado oil, and salt in a small bowl. Place panko crumbs on a separate plate.
  • Set a length of parchment or waxed paper about 15 inches long on a platter or cutting board.
  • Dip each pork chop into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip back into the bowl, then turn chops in panko crumbs. Cover the top of the chop with crumbs and press down to encourage them to stick. Place coated chops on the prepared parchment or waxed paper. Repeat until all chops are coated with panko crumbs on both sides.
  • Spray both sides of each pork chop with cooking spray and place 2 or 3 chops into the air fryer basket, depending on the size of the basket.
  • Air fry for 6 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 5 minutes more. Transfer chops to a plate and keep warm. Repeat with remaining chops.
  • Serve chops with rice, shredded Savoy cabbage, and tonkatsu sauce.
  • Nutrition

    331 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 87mg
    • Sodium: 342mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 30mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 246mg