Step 1

Wrap your pork in plastic wrap or put in a ziploc bag. Tenderize using a rolling pin or meat tenderizer.

Step 2

Optional step: Place your panko in a skillet and toast on stovetop on medium heat until panko turns golden brown (about 3-5 minutes).

Step 3

Mix eggs and flour in a shallow dish.

Step 4

Lightly salt and pepper your pork.

Step 5

Dip pork in the egg/flour batter, making sure both sides are well coated.

Step 6

Dip battered pork in the (cooled down) toasted panko, firmly pressing panko into the sides.

Step 7

Preheat air fryer to 360 degrees F.

Step 8

Place in basket, spray with oil spray, and air fry at 360 degrees for 15-20 minutes, depending on how thick your pork cutlet is. My pork that was about 3/4 inches thick took 18 minutes.

Step 9

Tonkatsu is commonly served over rice with katsu sauce (you can buy this at an Asian market) and cabbage salad.