Crispy Air Fryer Chinese Salt & Pepper Pork Chops
Equipment
- Cast iron skillet or wok
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