Sweet & Salty Glazed Pork Chops
Sweet & Salty Glazed Pork Chops
Ingredients
For the Pork Chops
- 2 bone-in pork chops, about 1 inch thick
- 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Glaze
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Place the bone-in pork chops on a clean surface. Rub both sides of each pork chop with the olive oil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Sprinkle this seasoning blend evenly over both sides of the pork chops, ensuring they are well coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Carefully place the seasoned pork chops into the preheated air fryer basket. Air fry for 10 to 15 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 5
While the pork chops are cooking, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the honey, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, packed brown sugar, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), and Dijon mustard.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze has slightly thickened.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Once the pork chops are cooked to temperature, remove them from the air fryer. Immediately brush the prepared glaze generously over both sides of the hot pork chops.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Serve the sweet and salty glazed pork chops immediately, offering any remaining glaze on the side for dipping or additional brushing. Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Sweet & Salty Glazed Pork Chops
For the Pork Chops
- 2 bone-in pork chops, about 1 inch thick
- 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Glaze
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Place the bone-in pork chops on a clean surface. Rub both sides of each pork chop with the olive oil.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Sprinkle this seasoning blend evenly over both sides of the pork chops, ensuring they are well coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Carefully place the seasoned pork chops into the preheated air fryer basket. Air fry for 10 to 15 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 5
While the pork chops are cooking, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the honey, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, packed brown sugar, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), and Dijon mustard.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze has slightly thickened.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Once the pork chops are cooked to temperature, remove them from the air fryer. Immediately brush the prepared glaze generously over both sides of the hot pork chops.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Serve the sweet and salty glazed pork chops immediately, offering any remaining glaze on the side for dipping or additional brushing. Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min