Ingredients and Weight:
- 8 pork belly slices (about 2 pounds)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- Oil for greasing the air fryer
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- Slice the pork belly into even pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with three plates or bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each pork slice in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Lightly grease the air fryer basket with oil.
- Place the breaded pork slices in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching each other.
- Set the air fryer to cook for 25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Serve with your desired side dish or condiment.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming standard ingredients)
- Calories: 400-500 (depending on the thickness of pork belly slices)
- Protein: 30-40g
- Fat: 25-35g
- Carbohydrates: 20-30g (from breadcrumbs and flour)
Dish Characteristics:
- Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside.
- Tonkatsu sauce can be served alongside for added flavor and rich taste.
- A popular dish in Japanese cuisine, adapted for an air fryer for a healthier and quicker cooking method.
User Comments:
- "The air fryer really made this dish crispy without any extra oil!" - John Doe
- "I love how easy this dish is to make, and it tastes just like the ones from my favorite Japanese restaurant!" - Jane Smith
- "The breading was perfect, and the pork was juicy and flavorful." - David Johnson
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Ensure the pork belly is not too thick or thin; this will affect the cooking time and final texture.
- Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking to ensure even cooking.
- You can adjust the seasoning according to your preference. Tonkatsu sauce is optional but recommended.
- Check the temperature of your air fryer regularly to ensure it's not too hot or too cold, which could affect the cooking results.
