Air-Fried Walnut-Crusted Pork Chops with Dijon Glaze

Ingredients

• 4 boneless pork chops, about 3/4 inch thick
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 cooking spray or oil spray

Method

1. 1

   Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg and 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard.

3. 3

   In a second shallow bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, panko breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese. Place the flour in a third shallow dish.

4. 4

   Dredge each pork chop in the flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the egg mixture, then press firmly into the walnut-panko mixture to coat both sides evenly.

5. 5

   Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.

   3:00 · Preheat air fryer
6. 6

   Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange the pork chops in a single layer, leaving space between them.

7. 7

   Spray the tops of the chops lightly with cooking spray and air fry at 375°F for 7 minutes.

   7:00 · Air fry first side
8. 8

   Flip the chops carefully and air fry for another 6 to 8 minutes, until the crust is golden and the internal temperature reaches 145°F.

   6:00 · Air fry second side
9. 9

   While the chops finish cooking, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, honey, and olive oil in a small bowl to make the glaze.

10. 10

    Remove the pork chops from the air fryer and let rest for 3 minutes.

    3:00 · Rest pork chops
11. 11

    Drizzle or brush the Dijon glaze over the warm pork chops just before serving.