Air Fryer Paleo Pork Chops with Apple Cider Sauce

Pork chops cooked in the air fryer are juicy and tender, while the apple cider sauce adds a sweet and tangy flavor. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Pork chops are a classic American dish, but they can often be dry and tough. Air frying is a great way to cook pork chops because it circulates hot air around the food, resulting in a juicy and tender interior. The apple cider sauce is a perfect complement to the pork chops, adding a sweet and tangy flavor. This dish is sure to become a family favorite.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 boneless pork chops (about 1 pound)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. In a shallow dish, combine the olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the pork chops and turn to coat.
3. Place the pork chops in the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
4. While the pork chops are cooking, make the apple cider sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
5. Serve the pork chops with the apple cider sauce.

Why It Works

• Air frying the pork chops helps to lock in the juices, resulting in a juicy and tender interior.
• The apple cider sauce is made with apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. The vinegar adds a tangy flavor, the honey adds sweetness, and the Dijon mustard adds a bit of spice.
• The sauce is thickened by simmering it over medium heat for 5 minutes.