Smoky Southwest Pork Chops with Roasted Peppers

These smoky southwest pork chops with roasted peppers are a quick and easy weeknight meal that's packed with flavor. The pork chops are seasoned with a blend of chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, then cooked in the air fryer until they're juicy and tender. The bell peppers are roasted alongside the pork chops, giving them a slightly smoky flavor. The whole dish comes together in just over 10 minutes, making it a great option for busy weeknights.

I first came up with this recipe when I was looking for a quick and easy way to cook pork chops. I had some bell peppers in the fridge that needed to be used, so I decided to roast them alongside the pork chops. The result was a delicious and flavorful dish that was also really easy to make. I've been making this recipe ever since, and it's become a favorite of mine and my family's.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pork chops
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
2. Season the pork chops with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. Place the pork chops and bell peppers in the air fryer basket.
4. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through and the bell peppers are tender.
5. Flip the pork chops and peppers halfway through cooking.
6. Serve immediately.

Why It Works

• The combination of chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper gives the pork chops a delicious smoky flavor.
• Roasting the bell peppers alongside the pork chops gives them a slightly smoky flavor that complements the pork chops well.
• Cooking the pork chops in the air fryer helps to keep them juicy and tender.