Air Fryer Pecan Crusted Pork Chops
These Pecan Crusted Air-Fryer Pork Chops turn out perfectly every time! A crispy pecan coating, and juicy tender on the inside with so much flavor. You’ll love this more nutritious way to enjoy pork chops!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup arrowroot starch
- 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt + more to taste
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp Dijon Mustard (+ more for serving)
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 4-6 medium boneless pork chops (trimmed of any fat)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
- In a medium sized bowl, mix together pecans, arrowroot starch, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and sea salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, Dijon mustard, water, and garlic.
- To make the pork chops: first cover the pork chops in the egg mixture, then transfer to the bowl with the pecan mixture to coat all sides. Repeat with remaining pork chops. Place 3 pork chops at a time in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 12 minutes at 400 degrees. Flip over at the 6 minute mark.
- Serve hot with extra Dijon mustard (if using).
For the Stovetop:
- Heat a large skillet to medium high heat.
- In a medium sized bowl, mix together pecans, arrowroot starch, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and sea salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, Dijon mustard, water, and garlic.
- Cover the pork chops in the egg mixture first, then transfer to the bowl with the pecan mixture to coat all sides. Repeat with remaining pork chops.
- Add 2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil to the pan, and saute for 5-6 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 145.