Keto Pecan-Crusted Pork Chops in the Air Fryer

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This keto-friendly recipe comes together in a snap! In addition, using the air fryer makes easy work of these tasty pork chops. The chops make great leftovers too, because the pecan crust doesn't get soggy!

Submitted by Bibi
Published on January 10, 2020
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 pork chops
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Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom

  • 1 pinch ground cloves

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 ½ 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.

Cook's Notes:

This recipe yielded chops that were tender and done to medium. Four chops fit well in my 5.8 quart air fryer basket. If you have a smaller machine, you may need to cook in batches, keeping the batches warm in the oven, until all are finished.

Air fryers perform differently, according to brand design. Your air fryer may provide different results.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

487 Calories
39g Fat
6g Carbs
31g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 487
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g 50%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 112mg 37%
Sodium 114mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 31g 62%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 67mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 533mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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