Keto Pecan-Crusted Pork Chops in the Air Fryer

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

These keto-friendly, air-fried pork chops with a pecan crust come together in a snap and can be eaten right away or served as leftovers, since the pecan crust doesn't get soggy.

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 pinch ground cloves
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups finely chopped raw pecans
4 bone-in pork chops, 3/4-inch thick
cooking spray
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1 Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C), about 5 minutes, if directed by the manufacturer.
2 Combine cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add egg and whisk until all ingredients are well combined. Place pecans on a plate.
3 Dip each pork chop into the egg mixture, then set on the plate with the pecans, pressing pecans firmly onto both sides until coated. Spray the chops on both sides with cooking spray and place in the air fryer basket.
4 Cook in the air fryer for 6 minutes. Turn chops carefully with tongs, and air fry until pork is no longer pink in the center, about 6 minutes longer. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.