Crispy chicken katsu in the air fryer

Instructions

• 1.Chicken preparation

  Place each chicken thigh between two sheets of plastic wrap and flatten them evenly to about 1.3 cm thickness.
  Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  

• 2.Breading preparation

  Prepare three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
  

• 3.Breading the chicken

  Coat each chicken thigh first in flour, then in beaten eggs, and finally in panko breadcrumbs, making sure to cover the entire surface.
  

• 4.Air fryer cooking

  Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil.
  Arrange the breaded chicken thighs in a single layer without overlapping.
  Also spray a little oil on top of the chicken.
  Cook at 200°C (390°F) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
  
  💡 **Tip**: For this step, we recommend this product Digital food thermometer which will make the job easier!

• 5.Serving

  Slice the chicken into thin strips and serve on a bed of cooked rice, with shredded cabbage and tonkatsu sauce.