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Air Fryer Katsu Sandwiches

Prep Time:30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Servings: 4 minutes

Katsu is a Japanese dish featuring a fried breadcrumb-coated piece of meat, often sliced and served with a dipping sauce on the side. Here, we take the crispy chicken cutlet and use it as a base for a sandwich. A tonkatsu-inspired tangy sauce pairs well with the chicken, while a napa cabbage and radish slaw provides freshness and crunch.

Ingredients:
  • ⅓ cup whole-wheat flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
  • 1 ¼ cups whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 2 (8 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • cooking spray
  • ¼ cup reduced-sugar ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 3 cups shredded napa cabbage
  • ¼ cup julienned radishes
  • 1 tablespoon sliced scallions
  • ¼ cup kewpie mayonnaise or regular mayonnaise
  • 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted
Directions:
  1. Whisk flour and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a shallow dish.
  2. Whisk panko and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a second shallow dish. Whisk eggs and mustard in a third shallow dish until smooth.
  3. Cut chicken breasts in half horizontally to form 4 thin cutlets. Place a piece of plastic wrap over the cutlets and use the flat side of a meat mallet or heavy pan to pound the chicken lightly until about 1/2-inch thick.
  4. Dredge the cutlets in the flour to coat, shaking off excess. Dip in the egg mixture to coat. Dredge in the panko to coat, shaking off excess.
  5. Coat the basket of an air fryer with cooking spray. Working in batches as necessary, arrange the cutlets in a single layer in the basket; coat with cooking spray. Cook at 400°F, flipping once, until golden, crisp and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165°F, about 7 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, whisk ketchup, Worcestershire, molasses, soy sauce and ginger in a small bowl.
  7. Combine vinegar, avocado oil, sugar and sesame oil in a medium bowl. Add cabbage, radishes and scallions; stir to combine.
  8. Spread 1 tablespoon mayo on cut side of each bottom bun. Top with a crispy chicken cutlet, then drizzle with the tonkatsu sauce. Top with the remaining bun halves and serve with the coleslaw.
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