How to Make Keto Pecan-Crusted Pork Chops in the Air Fryer - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're following a keto lifestyle, you're likely always on the lookout for delicious, low-carb recipes that are quick and easy to prepare. The good news is, this Keto Pecan-Crusted Pork Chops in the Air Fryer recipe fits the bill perfectly. These flavorful pork chops are coated in a crunchy pecan crust and cooked to perfection in the air fryer, giving you a juicy and tender result every time.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it's not only keto-friendly, but it's als...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 pork chops

  • Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C), about 5 minutes, if directed by the manufacturer.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    487 cal.

    • Total Fat: 39g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 112mg
    • Sodium: 114mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 67mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 533mg