Air Fryer Apricot Pork Chops
Description
Air Fryer Apricot Pork Chops are a sweet-and-savory weeknight dinner ready in under 20 minutes — juicy pork in a sticky, caramelized apricot glaze.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops, about 1 inch thick
- 1/2 cup apricot preserves
- 1/2 cup sweet and sour sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the apricot preserves, sweet and sour sauce, rice vinegar, olive oil, Kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Add the pork chops, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for more flavor).
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3–5 minutes. Shake excess marinade off the chops.
- Arrange the pork chops in a single layer in the basket, not touching. Air fry for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
- Cook until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) at the thickest part.
- Let the pork chops rest 3–5 minutes before serving.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
- The USDA recommends cooking pork to a minimum internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) with a 3-minute rest. Cook longer for more well-done pork.
- Shake off excess marinade before air frying so the sugars in the glaze caramelize instead of burning.
- For extra glaze, brush a little fresh (unused) preserves mixture on during the last 2–3 minutes.
- Bone-in chops work too — add a couple of minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1115mgPotassium: 652mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 299IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg