Air fryer pork chops

Pork chops are one of the most underrated pieces of meat out there – and an air fryer can cook them to perfection. The trick? A splash of water in...

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Air fryer pork chops

Pork chops are one of the most underrated pieces of meat out there – and an air fryer can cook them to perfection. The trick? A splash of water in the base turns your air fryer into a makeshift steam oven, ensuring tender, juicy pork with perfectly rendered fat.

Ingredients :
  • 2 pork chops, thick-cut
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 thyme sprig, leaves picked (optional)
Directions :

  1. Pat the pork chops dry with kitchen paper, then use a pair of scissors or a very sharp knife to score cuts into the fatty edge, 1cm apart. Drizzle over the vegetable oil, then use your hands to rub it all over the chops.

  2. Heat the air fryer to 200°C. Mix the rest of the ingredients (apart from the thyme) together to make a quick rub, then sprinkle this all over the pork chops. Pour enough water into the bottom of your air fryer to just cover the base, then add the basket and sit the pork chops in it. Cook for 12-14 minutes, turning halfway. If your air fryer is big enough, stand the pork chops upright with the fat facing upwards for the final 3 minutes. Sprinkle with thyme leaves (if using) and rest for at least 3 minutes before slicing.

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