Japanese Air-Fried Pork Tonkatsu Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Japanese Recipes. (Japanese Air-Fried Pork Tonkatsu Recipe). Tonkatsu is a Japanese version of deep-fried pork chops with a special tangy sauce. Though the air fryer will never duplicate a true deep-fried taste, the appliance is fast, cleanup is a breeze, and there is no used oil to store. Tonkatsu is usually served with raw cabbage, but use this handy air fryer technique, call it \"fried pork chops\

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Japanese Air-Fried Pork Tonkatsu Recipe

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

2 cups shredded Savoy cabbage

or to taste

¼ cup tonkatsu sauce

or as needed

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.

Step 2

Stir together eggs avocado oil and salt in a small bowl. Place panko crumbs on a separate plate.

Step 3

Set a length of parchment or waxed paper about 15 inches long on a platter or cutting board.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Serve chops with rice shredded Savoy cabbage and tonkatsu sauce.

Nutritional Information

Japanese Air-Fried Pork Tonkatsu Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 331.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 19.4g 39%

Carbohydrates: 44.7g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 0.9g 3%

Sugars: 0.5g

Fat: 10.5g 16%

Saturated Fat: 3.5g 18%

Cholesterol: 87.1mg 29%

Vitamin A Iu: 239.3IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.5mg 50%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 20%

Vitamin C: 5.8mg 10%

Folate: 67.2mcg 17%

Calcium: 29.6mg 3%

Iron: 1.8mg 10%

Magnesium: 25.3mg 9%

Potassium: 245.5mg 7%

Sodium: 341.5mg 14%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 47%

addedsugar: 1.7g

Calories From Fat: 94.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.