Quick Crispy Tonkatsu - Japanese Fried Pork Cutlet

Step 1

Place the pork cutlets between two layers of baking paper, and pound with a rolling pin to flatten. You want an even thickness, around 1 cm / ½ in thick.

Step 2

Get out three plates. Place the plain flour and cornstarch on the first plate and mix. Crack the egg onto the second plate and lightly beat. Pour the panko bread crumbs, 1 tbsp of vegetable oil and optional salt and pepper onto the third plate, and roughly mix together.

Step 3

Pick up a pork cutlet and coat with the flour mix first, then dip into egg and finally, coat with the panko crumbs. Make sure all areas are covered well.

Step 4

Set your air fryer at 180°C / 360°F. Add in your crumbed pork, then drizzle another 1 tbsp of oil over the top.

Step 5

Cook for 12 minutes, then flip over. Oil this side with the final 1 tbsp of oil and cook for a further 12 minutes.

Step 6

Crank the heat up to 200°C / 400°F and cook for a final 3 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 7

Note: Cooking times may vary between brands, this was cooked in the Ninja Foodi

Step 8

Slice while hot with a large knife and serve with tonkatsu sauce and veggies or in katsu curry.