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Air Fryer Crispy Breaded Pork Chops

groups2 servingsspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 10 minsskilletCook: 18 minsscheduleTotal: 28 minsoutdoor_grillAir-fried
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14 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:01:06
warningStay safe

Wash hands thoroughly with soap after handling raw meat to avoid cross-contamination and spreading bacteria.

Soak the pork chops in water to defrost for 10 minutes, rub with salt for 5 to 10 minutes to remove unwanted odors and add saltiness, then rinse thoroughly and drain completely.

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Do not use warm water when washing the pork chops to prevent bacterial growth otherwise it may spoil.

Ingredients:pork chops (2 piece)Salt
Tools:bowl
02
Preparation
00:02:22

Use kitchen paper towels to thoroughly dry the remaining moisture on the surface of the pork chops to ensure a dry surface.

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The surface of the pork chops must be completely dried, otherwise the coating will easily fall off and won't be crispy.

Ingredients:pork chops
Tools:kitchen paper towel
03
Active Cooking
00:03:12

Use a glass bottle wrapped in plastic wrap to vigorously pound the surface of the pork chops on the cutting board, flattening and tenderizing the meat.

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Apply even force while pounding and watch your fingers, otherwise the meat may break apart or the glass bottle might crack.

Ingredients:pork chops
Tools:glass bottlecutting board
04
Waiting Time
00:04:19

Place the pounded pork chops in a container, sprinkle with a pinch of pepper, add 1 tbsp of abalone sauce, spread evenly, and marinate for 1 minute.

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Use moderate amount of marinade and spread evenly, otherwise the flavor will be uneven across the pork chops.

Ingredients:pork chops (2 piece)Pepperabalone sauce (1 tbsp)
Tools:glass containerchopsticks
05
Active Cooking
00:04:51
warningStay safe

The interior of the air fryer is extremely hot after preheating, do not let your hands touch the inner walls when placing food.

Set the air fryer to 200 degrees Celsius and preheat for 3 minutes.

local_fire_department200 degrees, 3 minutes
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The inside of the air fryer is extremely hot during preheating, be careful not to get burned when opening.

Tools:Air fryer
06
Active Cooking
00:05:03

Coat the pork chops in order: first evenly dredge in tapioca starch, then dip in egg wash, and finally coat thoroughly with bread crumbs while pressing down firmly.

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Bread crumbs must be pressed down firmly, otherwise they will fall apart and fail to form a crispy crust during air frying.

Ingredients:pork chopstapioca starchEgg (2 piece)Nama-Panko Fresh Bread Crumbs
Tools:bowl
07
Active Cooking
00:06:22

Place air fryer paper in the air fryer and brush a thin layer of oil on the paper.

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Brush a little oil on the air fryer paper, otherwise food will easily stick to the bottom.

Ingredients:Cooking oil
Tools:air fryer papersilicone brush
08
Active Cooking
00:06:37

Place the two breaded pork chops into the air fryer and evenly brush a layer of cooking oil on the surface of the pork chops.

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Brush enough oil on the surface of the pork chops, otherwise white spots will appear and the texture will be dry.

Ingredients:pork chops (2 piece)Cooking oil
Tools:silicone brush
09
Active Cooking
00:07:27

Set the air fryer temperature to 200 degrees Celsius and air fry for 10 minutes.

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Do not pull out the basket frequently during air frying to prevent heat loss from affecting cooking time.

Tools:Air fryer
10
Preparation
00:07:37

Place tomatoes and cucumbers in the refrigerator to chill for later use.

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Chilling the side dishes makes them more refreshing and cuts through greasiness, so refrigerate them in advance.

Ingredients:Tomato (1 piece)Cucumber (1 piece)
Tools:refrigerator
11
Active Cooking
00:07:44
warningStay safe

The basket and interior are extremely hot, use heat-resistant gloves when removing and do not touch metal parts bare-handed.

After the first 10 minutes of air frying, remove the basket, carefully flip the pork chops over, and brush a little cooking oil on the flipped side.

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Be gentle when flipping to prevent the newly formed crust from falling off or breaking.

Ingredients:pork chopsCooking oil
Tools:silicone brushtongs
12
Active Cooking
00:08:35

Set the air fryer temperature to 200 degrees Celsius and continue air frying for 8 minutes.

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Check the color near the end of cooking to avoid burning.

Tools:Air fryer
13
Active Cooking
00:09:10

Slice the chilled cucumbers neatly and arrange them on one side of the plate, and cut the tomatoes into wedges and place them on the other side.

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Keep the knife steady when slicing cucumbers and tomatoes, watch your fingers.

Ingredients:Cucumber (1 piece)Tomato (1 piece)
Tools:plateknife
14
Active Cooking
00:09:25
warningStay safe

Freshly cooked pork chops are extremely hot inside, be careful not to burn your mouth when cutting or eating.

After a total of 18 minutes of air frying, remove the golden and crispy pork chops, let cool slightly, cut into bite-sized strips, arrange neatly on the plate with the side dishes, and serve.

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Use a sharp knife when slicing and cut through in one motion to avoid ruining the crispy crust and meat structure.

Ingredients:pork chops
Tools:plateknifecutting board

groceryAll Ingredients

pork chops2 piece
tapioca starch
Egg2 piece
Nama-Panko Fresh Bread Crumbs
Tomato1 piece
Cucumber1 piece
Salt
Pepper
abalone sauce1 tbsp
Cooking oil

blenderAll Tools Needed

bowlkitchen paper towelglass bottlecutting boardglass containerchopsticksAir fryerair fryer papersilicone brushrefrigeratortongsplateknife