Air Fryer Japanese Chicken Katsu

Steps

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1. 1
   Trim the skin and excess fat from 125g of chicken thigh, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
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2. 2
   Add 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce and 1 teaspoon of oil to the chicken, coat gently, and marinate for about 10 minutes.
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3. 3
   Beat the egg well.
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4. 4
   Make the batter by mixing 2 tablespoons of flour, 2 tablespoons of beaten egg, and 2 teaspoons of mayonnaise together well.
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5. 5
   Thoroughly coat the chicken pieces with the batter, ensuring complete coverage to keep the meat juicy during air frying.
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6. 6
   Coat the battered chicken thoroughly with 3 to 4 tablespoons of panko breadcrumbs, ensuring complete coverage.
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7. 7
   Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper and spray or brush it with oil. Arrange the breaded chicken in the basket and spray or brush the chicken pieces with oil.
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8. 8
   Insert the basket and air fry at 200°C for 10 minutes.
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9. 9
   After 10 minutes, flip the chicken pieces. Add more oil if needed and air fry for another 3 minutes at 200°C.
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10. 10
    Serve with tonkatsu sauce and Japanese mustard if desired and enjoy.
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