Description
I was surprised how quickly this came together! Using a purchased tonkatsu or barbecue sauce makes this easy, too! Great for an after school snack, or for a main dish for 2 or 3. The Japanese panko crumb crust is crunchy and satisfying, and it’s real food!
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- salt to taste
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- ¾ pound chicken breast cutlets
- avocado oil cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions (Optional)
Instructions
- Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Beat egg and salt lightly in a shallow bowl or a small casserole dish. Place panko bread crumbs on a plate.
- Dip each cutlet into egg mixture
- allowing excess to drip back into the bowl. Turn cutlets in panko bread crumbs so both sides are coated well
- pressing the cutlets gently into the crumbs. Set on a piece of parchment paper. Spray each side with cooking spray and place in the basket of the air fryer.
- Air-fry for 5 minutes
- turn
- and air-fry for an additional 4 minutes. Serve with barbecue sauce and garnish with green onions.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: 2