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Gut Chef Japan by Haruka Kato

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Gut Chef Japan by Haruka Kato

👩‍🍳Air Fryer Changed the Way I Cook! 🍽
🎌Japan-Inspired Air Fryer Recipes 🥄
🎓 Certified Gut Health Coach 🎓

30/10/2026

Just a few thoughts for today ✨

30/10/2026

I did something I was scared of for years… 🥹

Today, I hosted an air fryer-focused online cooking class for .co’s online community, and it turned out great AND was so much fun! 🤩

Some of you may know this, but I actually tried to launch an online cooking class last year.

Even though I got a few sign-ups, I ended up canceling it and issuing refunds.

Why? I was scared of the tech side of things. 😅

But since September, I’ve had the opportunity to host online workshops twice a month, where I’ve been doing simple cooking demonstrations.

After getting some practice, I finally felt ready to host a full online cooking class!

I’d been carrying these fears around for over a year, but you never really know until you try.

I knew that, of course, but I had no idea just how much fun I’d have!

When I relocated to northern Kyushu, I was hoping to continue hosting in-person cooking experiences.

I tried different ways to promote my business, but the approach that had worked for me in Okinawa just wasn't working here. And honestly, I started feeling tired of constantly trying to make it work.

Some days, I felt pretty down and lost.

Eventually, I accepted that it was time to rebrand my business and gave myself permission to explore what I was passionate about and what might work better for me.

And I'm really glad I did.

Honestly, moving here has reignited my passion for cooking! Having four distinct seasons means I get to experiment with so many different seasonal ingredients. Plus, I've made friends in my neighborhood who love cooking as much as I do! 🥰

Since I'd hosted quite a few in-person cooking classes, I assumed online classes wouldn't be as interactive or fun.

Turns out, I was wrong! 😂

And you know what else?

The prep was minimal, and so was the cleanup!

No spending the day before shopping and cleaning, then having to clean everything up afterward. 😂

Pretty sweet, right?

Lately, I've been having SO much fun experimenting with my air fryer and developing Japan-inspired air fryer recipes.

And after today's experience, I'm excited to explore more online cooking classes like this!

Stay tuned for more of my journey! ❤️

29/10/2026

I had NO idea air fryers could cook so differently! 😳

Before buying my first and second air fryers, I watched tons of review videos and did plenty of research.🤔

But there were still things I didn't realize until I compared two very different air fryers: a $50 budget model and my $120 COSORI TurboBlaze.

Here are a few other differences I've noticed!⤵️

1. The coating on the crisper plate of my cheaper air fryer started coming off after just six weeks.

I could definitely feel the difference in the materials compared with my COSORI.

The COSORI feels sturdier, and one thing I appreciate about an established brand is that you can buy replacement baskets and crisper plates if you need them, rather than replacing the entire air fryer.✨

2. I thought I needed a viewing window.🪟

A window helps you see how your food is cooking, especially if you're new to air fryers.

However, the lighting can make food look reddish, so it's hard to judge its true color. I still found myself opening the basket to check!

3. My upgraded air fryer is better, but I'm glad I started with a budget model.

My COSORI TurboBlaze definitely cooks better than my cheaper air fryer.

But I'm glad I didn't invest in an expensive model right away because I wasn't even sure whether I'd enjoy using an air fryer.

Now I'm absolutely obsessed with it! 😂

Starting with a budget model helped me get a feel for air-fryer cooking, and now I really appreciate the difference that a better appliance can make.

4. The biggest benefit of air-fryer cooking for me? EASY CLEANUP!

Since getting my air fryer, I've hardly used my gas stove!

I no longer have to wipe up all the oil splatters around the stove, which can be a surprisingly big job sometimes.

I've also noticed that I usually use fewer dishes when cooking with my air fryer.

And washing the basket is so easy that it actually makes me want to cook more things in it!

I'm excited to keep experimenting with my air fryer and sharing cooking inspiration and recipes from my kitchen here in Japan. 🇯🇵

Stay tuned for more!🤩

28/10/2026

I always wanted to host an online workshop but never had the space for it so I’m super happy!

Cooking air fryer Japanese apple pie live with Susan Gladstein’s online community!

28/10/2026

I made lazy Menchi Katsu (Japanese minced meat cutlet) in my air fryer today! 😂

Menchi Katsu is usually made by shaping ground meat into flat oval patties, coating them in panko breadcrumbs, and deep-frying them. But this time, I made it in a glass container in my air fryer instead! It was SO easy, and I'll definitely make this again.

I experiment with air-fryer cooking A LOT, and I think I've come up with some pretty good ideas! 😋

I've been wanting to share more healthy, simple, Japanese-inspired air-fryer recipes with you, and now I'd love to take things a step further by offering more detailed cooking instructions beyond short clips.

So, if you could learn Japanese-inspired air-fryer recipes from me, which format would you enjoy most?

1. Live online cooking classes
2. Recorded tutorial videos, with the option to ask me questions via chat
3. One-on-one sessions

Please drop a number in the comments! Your feedback would be super helpful as I figure out what to create next. ❤️

27/10/2026

Hunting for air-fryer-friendly ingredients at a farmers’ market in Japan! 🇯🇵🥬

What's up, peeps! Haruka from Gut Chef Japan is here!

I got a new air fryer last Saturday, and I cooked SO MUCH food over the weekend (almost too much 😂).

One thing that really stood out to me was cabbage! I roughly chopped it, tossed it with olive oil, black pepper, and salt, then used the Roast mode on my Cosori TurboBlaze air fryer for 8 minutes. The result? Beautifully charred, delicious cabbage!

My air fryer is definitely helping me eat more veggies, so now whenever I visit a local farmers’ market, I'm on the hunt for air-fryer-friendly vegetables! 🥦

Does anyone else have the same air fryer as me? What's your favorite vegetable to cook in your air fryer?

Tell me in the comments! 👇

24/10/2026

👀This is going to be a real test for my new air fryer! 🔥

What’s up, peeps! Haruka from Gut Chef Japan is here!👋

It’s been a month and a half since I got my current air fryer.

I bought a super cheap one just to see what air frying was all about, but recently, it stopped turning on a couple of times, and the coating on the crisping plate started coming off. 😬

I contacted the seller, and they were willing to accept a return and issue a refund, so I decided to upgrade to the Cosori TurboBlaze 6L! 🤩

I got all my air-fryer-friendly ingredients ready, and now it’s time to put this new machine to the test!

We were supposed to go on a beach house getaway this weekend, but it got rescheduled because of the typhoon.😭

So, instead, I’m going to have some fun experimenting with my new air fryer! ✨

What’s your favorite thing to cook in an air fryer? Comment below! 👇✨

23/10/2026

Your lunch doesn't need to be complicated!

I used:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Paprika powder, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp sea salt

It turned out REALLY GREAT! 🤩 I'll definitely be making this one again!

📌 Save this Reel for later when you need an easy lunch idea!

What's your favorite thing to make in the air fryer? Let me know in the comments below! 👇

22/10/2026

I just noticed that someone left a 1-star rating on my Google Maps profile.

I haven't had any in-person bookings lately, so I have no idea who this person is or where the rating came from. I don't rely on Google Maps much anymore, but it still feels mean and unfair to leave a rating like that without any explanation, especially for a small business like mine.

Honestly, I don't think Google Maps is reliable anymore. Literally anyone can leave a positive or negative review without having to confirm a booking.

On top of that, Google deleted dozens of my reviews for no apparent reason, even though they came from real clients. No matter how many times I tried to contact Google and explain the situation, they never restored those reviews or gave me a clear explanation.

It's frustrating to feel like the system doesn't protect small businesses or treat genuine customer feedback fairly.