Description
Succulent air fryer pork chop bites bring sizzling flavor to your dinner table with irresistible crispy edges and juicy centers. Seasoned with a perfect blend of spices, these tender morsels promise a quick, delicious meal that will delight you at first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless pork chops, cut in 1-inch pieces
Seasoning Blend:
- 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cooking and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil or melted butter
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) butter (optional)
- 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from pork chops and slice into consistent, bite-sized cubes approximately 1-inch thick for even cooking.
- Create a flavor blend by drizzling olive oil over pork pieces, then thoroughly massage seasonings into meat to ensure comprehensive coverage.
- Activate air fryer and set temperature to 400°F, allowing unit to fully preheat for 3-4 minutes to establish optimal cooking environment.
- Arrange pork cubes in a solitary, uncrowded layer within air fryer basket, ensuring minimal contact between pieces to promote crisp exterior.
- Execute cooking process for 7-9 minutes, pausing midway to gently agitate basket, promoting uniform browning and preventing potential sticking.
- Verify doneness by checking internal meat temperature reaches 145°F using digital meat thermometer for food safety.
- Remove pork bites, transfer to serving plate, and permit brief resting period of 2-3 minutes to allow juices to redistribute throughout meat.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or green herbs for enhanced visual appeal and subtle aromatic finish.
Notes
- Slice pork chops uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the bites.
- Use a sharp knife and cut against the grain for tender, easy-to-eat pieces.
- Pat meat dry before seasoning to help spices adhere better and create a crispier exterior.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to allow hot air circulation and achieve maximum crispiness.
- Check meat temperature with an instant-read thermometer to prevent overcooking and maintain juiciness.
- For a gluten-free option, use cornstarch or almond flour instead of traditional flour in seasoning mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg