Easy Air Fryer Tonkatsu with Classic Tonkatsu Sauce

Air fryer Tonkatsu with shredded cabbage and Tonkatsu sauce

Easy Air Fryer Tonkatsu with Classic Tonkatsu Sauce

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This golden and crispy Air Fryer Tonkatsu recipe, paired with classic Tonkatsu sauce, makes for a perfect Japanese-inspired dinner. 🥢

Prep Time 4

Cook Time 12

Total Time 16

Makes

Ingredients

4 pork loin chops boneless, about ½ inch thick
¼ cup corn starch
2 eggs
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons cooking oil spray
⅛ teaspoon salt or to taste
⅛ teaspoon pepper or to taste
2 cup cabbage shredded, for serving

Tonkatsu Sauce

¼ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin
1 teaspoon rice vinegar

Instructions

Get your boneless, skinless pork chops ready. Slice them into ½-inch filets. If you bought frozen ones, thaw them overnight and let them come to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before working with them. Then pat them dry with a kitchen towel. Optionally, you can brine them overnight.
Next, lightly season both sides of your pork chops with salt and pepper.
Prepare your breading station: In a shallow container, add the cornstarch. In a medium bowl, prepare the egg wash by beating an egg until smooth. In a separate shallow container, place the Panko-style breadcrumbs.
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C). If your air fryer has a capacity of 4 quarts or smaller, please see the note for more info.
While preheating, bread your lightly seasoned pork chops. Begin by dredging them with cornstarch. Then dip them into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat the pork chops in the Panko breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to ensure the breadcrumbs adhere to the meat. Repeat this process for all the pork chops.
Air fry pork Tonkatsu for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through. Begin by carefully adding the breaded chops into the air fryer basket. Then, spray them generously with cooking oil, ensuring all areas are covered. Air fry them for 5-6 minutes, then flip the chops and spray any remaining dry areas with cooking oil spray. Cook for another 5-6 minutes. Continue air frying until the tonkatsu turns golden brown and crispy, or until you've reached your desired level of doneness.
Prepare the tonkatsu sauce by mixing ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, mirin, and rice vinegar. Alternatively, you can also purchase a ready-made sauce from your favorite Asian supermarket.
Allow your air fried tonkatsu to rest for 3-5 minutes. To maintain the crispiness of the crust, it's best to place them on a cooling rack.
Serve the air fryer pork tonkatsu hot with tonkatsu sauce on the side for dipping. Serve alongside shredded cabbage and cooked rice for a complete meal. Enjoy!

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Notes

For 4-quart air fryers and smaller, reduce the cooking temperature to 380°F (193°C). They generate more heat because of the heating element's proximity to the food.
If your air fryer doesn't have a preheating option, you can set the temperature to 400°F (204°C) and then let it cook for 4-5 minutes without food.
As per USDA guidelines, pork chops should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) or higher. However, it will ultimately depend on your personal preference.
Medium: 145°F (63°C), Medium Well: 150°F (66°C), Well Done: 160°F (71°C). For best results, use a meat thermometer.
Spraying the pork tonkatsu with cooking oil is a necessary step for achieving a golden and crispy finish. Without it, the tonkatsu may appear dry and unappetizing.
I used a 6-quart Instant Vortex Plus to test the air fryer tonkatsu recipe. Cooking time and temperature may vary depending on your air fryer, the thickness of your pork chop, your desired doneness and the number of servings you are making. For optimal results, begin with the lower end of the suggested cooking time.
For thicker slices, extend the cooking time for 4-8 minutes or until you achieve your desired internal temperature.

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