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Air Fryer Pork Chops with Apple Slices
Enjoy perfectly cooked, juicy air fryer pork chops complemented by sweet, tender apple slices. This simple recipe offers a delightful balance of savory and sweet flavors.
Prep 10 min
Cook 15 min
Total 25 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — For the Pork Chops
- 4 (3/4-inch thick) bone-in or boneless pork chops
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Step 2 — For the Apples
- 2 medium apples (like Honeycrisp or Fuji), cored and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
Prep Pork Chops
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Rub them with olive oil and season generously with paprika, garlic powder, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Prep Apples
In a separate bowl, toss the apple slices with melted butter and cinnamon.
- 3
Air Fry Pork Chops
Preheat air fryer to 380°F (190°C). Place the seasoned pork chops in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- 4
Air Fry Apples
During the last 5 minutes of the pork chops' cooking time, add the cinnamon-sugar coated apple slices to the air fryer basket, either alongside the chops (if space allows) or in a separate batch. Cook until tender and slightly caramelized.
- 5
Serve
Remove pork chops and apples from the air fryer. Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving with the warm apple slices.
Nutrition per serving: 480 cal · 35g protein · 30g carbs · 22g fat · 4g fiber