Air-Fryer Pork Katsu Curry

Air-Fryer Pork Katsu Curry

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

For the Curry: 

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 potatoes, diced
  • 1 Fuji apple, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece ginger, minced
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey (optional, if more sweetness is desired)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Pork Katsu:

  • 4 pork cutlets
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds or walnuts
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped flaxseeds
  • Cooking oil for frying

For Serving:

  • Steamed brown rice
  • Chopped green onions
  • Pickled ginger (optional)

Instructions:

For the Curry:

1. Cook the veggies:

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent. Add the carrots and potatoes, cooking for about 5 minutes.

Add the garlic, ginger, and grated Fuji apple. Cook for another 2 minutes.


2. Make the sauce, season, and simmer:

Sprinkle in the curry powder and flour, stirring well to coat the vegetables.

Gradually add the broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add the soy sauce and honey, if using. Simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the curry has thickened.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

For the Pork Katsu:

1. Bread the Pork Cutlets:

Season the pork cutlets with salt and pepper. Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, chopped nuts, and flaxseeds.

Dredge each cutlet in flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the panko-nut mixture, pressing gently to adhere.

2. Cook:

Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes. Lightly spray both sides of the breaded pork cutlets with cooking spray.

Place the cutlets in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not overcrowd; you may need to cook in batches.

Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the cutlets are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 145°F). Lightly spray both sides of the breaded pork cutlets with cooking spray.

Place the cutlets in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not overcrowd; you may need to cook in batches.

Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the cutlets are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 145°F or 63°C).

3. Serve

Serve the curry over steamed brown rice. Top with sliced pork katsu and garnish with chopped green onions and pickled ginger, if desired.