Healthy Recipes Cooking Methods Air Fryer Air-Fryer Katsu Sandwiches 5.0 (1) Add your rating & review 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. By Lauren Grant Lauren Grant Lauren Grant is a food journalist, photographer and former editor with a penchant for frozen peas. She has worked in test kitchens for Better Homes & Gardens, Cuisine at Home and America's Test Kitchen, and has held editorial positions at Diabetic Living and Allrecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 18, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. 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Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Save Rate PRINT Share Close Photo: Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Kelsey Moylan Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Dairy-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) 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 Whisk flour and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a shallow dish. 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. 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. 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. 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. Meanwhile, whisk ketchup, Worcestershire, molasses, soy sauce and ginger in a small bowl. Combine vinegar, avocado oil, sugar and sesame oil in a medium bowl. Add cabbage, radishes and scallions; stir to combine. 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. Equipment Air fryer Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, February 2023 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 490 Calories 20g Fat 44g Carbs 31g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 sandwich & 3/4 cup coleslaw Calories 490 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 44g 16% Dietary Fiber 6g 21% Total Sugars 10g Added Sugars 4g 8% Protein 31g 62% Total Fat 20g 26% Saturated Fat 4g 20% Cholesterol 129mg 43% Vitamin A 632IU 13% Vitamin C 15mg 17% Vitamin D 14IU 4% Vitamin E 1mg 4% Folate 29mcg 7% Vitamin K 9mcg 8% Sodium 921mg 40% Calcium 124mg 10% Iron 4mg 22% Magnesium 80mg 19% Potassium 542mg 12% Zinc 2mg 18% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.