Crispy Air Fryer Chinese Salt & Pepper Pork Chops

Cooking Time:25 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pork chops
  • 1 egg white
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • ¾ cup potato starch or cornstarch
  • Oil mister
  • 2 jalapeño peppers stems removed, sliced
  • 2 scallions green onions, trimmed, sliced
  • 2 tbsp canola oil or peanut oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Preparing the Pork Chops:

  • Coat the air fryer basket with a thin coat of oil.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the egg white with salt and pepper until foamy.
  • Slice the pork chops into cutlet pieces, leaving a little meat on the bones, and pat them dry.
  • Add the pork chop pieces to the egg white mixture and coat them thoroughly.
  • Marinate for up to 20 minutes.
  • Move the pork chops to a large bowl and add the potato starch.
  • Dredge the pork chops through the potato starch until thoroughly coated.
  • Shake off any excess starch.
  • Place the coated pork chops into the air fryer basket.
  • Lightly spray the pork with oil.
  • Cook at 360°F (180°C) for 9 minutes, shaking the air fryer basket often and spraying with oil between shakes.
  • Then, cook for an additional 6 minutes at 400°F (200°C), or until the pork is brown and crispy.

Stir Fry:

  • Slice the jalapeño peppers thinly and remove the seeds.
  • Chop the scallions.
  • Heat a wok or skillet until very hot.
  • Add canola oil or peanut oil to the wok or skillet.
  • Add the sliced jalapeño peppers, scallions, salt, and pepper to the hot oil and stir-fry for about a minute.
  • Add the air-fried pork pieces to the wok or skillet and toss them with the jalapeños and scallions.
  • Stir-fry the pork for another minute, ensuring they are coated with the hot oil and vegetables.

Serving:

  • Serve the crispy salt and pepper pork chops immediately, accompanied by steamed rice or your favorite side dish.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair these flavorful and crispy salt and pepper pork chops with a medium-bodied red wine such as a Pinot Noir or a fruity Merlot. The wine’s acidity will cut through the richness of the pork, while its fruity notes will complement the spicy flavors of the jalapeños.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 450 kcal | Carbohydrates: 28 g | Protein: 35 g | Fat: 20 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 1 g
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Course Airfryer / Main Dish / Pork
Cuisine Chinese
Diets Dairy free