asian essentials: japanese breaded pork

Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
Wichita, KS

Japanese Breaded Pork, or Tonkatsu, is a quick tasty dish, that works well with a lot of different side dishes. A must for this dish is some Japanese BBQ sauce. So yummy. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Air Fryer

Ingredients For asian essentials: japanese breaded pork

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 1 lg
    boneless pork tenderloin, about 1-inch (2.5cm) thick
  • 1/2 c
    flour, all-purpose variety
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 2 tsp
    sesame oil, divided
  • 1/2 c
    panko breadcrumbs
  • salt, kosher variety, to taste
  • white pepper, freshly ground, to taste

How To Make asian essentials: japanese breaded pork

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    Chef’s Note: A must have for this recipe is some Japanese BBQ sauce, and here is a recipe for you: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/sauce-essentials-japanese-bbq-sauce.html?r=1
  • 3
    Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
  • 4
    Add some salt and pepper to the flour, and place into a shallow dish.
  • 5
    Whisk the egg, and sesame oil with a bit of water, and place into another shallow dish.
  • 6
    Place the panko breadcrumbs into a third shallow dish, and mix with the additional teaspoon of sesame oil.
  • 7
    Cut the boneless pork tenderloin in half lengthwise.
  • 8
    Dip the pork into the flour, and thoroughly coat.
  • 9
    Shake off the excess flour, and then dip into the egg mixture.
  • 10
    Add to the panko, and thoroughly coat.
  • 11
    Add the pork to the basket of your air fryer.
  • 12
    Set the temp to 375f (190c), and cook until golden brown, about 6 – 8 minutes.
  • 13
    Turn the pork over, and cook for an addition 4 – 5 minutes.
  • 14
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • 15
    Serve while nice and warm with your favorite sides. Enjoy.
  • 16
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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