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Air-Fryer Peri-Peri Chicken Katsu Cutlet
Juicy chicken cutlet coated in a vibrant peri-peri spiced breadcrumb, perfectly crispy and served with a zesty dipping sauce.
Estimated. Worked out from the ingredients using the UK food composition tables, so treat it as a guide rather than a measurement. A typical recipe lands within about a quarter of the true figure. Makes about 2.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons peri-peri seasoning
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
- Lemon wedges for serving
Cooking Steps
Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness, about 1 cm thick, and season with salt and pepper.
In one bowl, combine whole wheat breadcrumbs, cornmeal, and peri-peri seasoning.
In another bowl, dip each chicken breast in the beaten egg, ensuring it's fully coated, then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
Lightly spray both sides of the breaded chicken with cooking spray.
Place the chicken in the air fryer basket and cook at 200°C (400°F) for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken halfway through (at 5 minutes) for even crisping.
Once cooked, serve hot with lemon wedges.
Optional Enhancements
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
- Substitute peri-peri seasoning with a homemade blend of paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
- For a milder flavor, use plain breadcrumbs and omit the spices.
Plant & Growing Tips
Lemon
- Grow dwarf lemon trees in large pots in full sun, ensuring they are protected from frost by bringing them indoors in cold weather.
- Provide consistent watering, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
Natural Pest Control
- Spray citrus trees with horticultural oil to control scale insects and mealybugs.
- Hand-pick any citrus leafminers or aphids you find on new growth.
- Use sticky traps to monitor and reduce populations of flying pests around your lemon tree.
Harvest
Lemon
- Pick lemons when they are fully yellow, firm, and feel heavy for their size, using pruning shears to avoid damaging the branch.
Storing & Freezing
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply air fry at 180°C (350°F) for 5-6 minutes until heated through.
