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Spicy Air Fryer Pork Chops with Apricot Glaze
Prep
15 mins
Cook
15 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Here's a recipe I've been making constantly because it's honestly foolproof and comes together in just thirty minutes start to finish. The air fryer does all the heavy lifting, which means you get restaurant quality pork chops without heating up your entire kitchen. A quick brine keeps the meat incredibly tender and juicy, while the spicy rub adds serious flavor. The apricot glaze brings this beautiful sweet and savory balance that makes everyone at the table ask for seconds. Apricots are packed with vitamin A too, so you're getting something nutritious alongside that delicious crispy exterior. Trust me, this is about to become your go to weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
- 44 cups water
- 22 tablespoons kosher salt
- 22 tablespoons white sugar
- 44 (5 ounce) bone-in center loin pork chops, about 3/4-inch thick
- 11 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
- 11 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper¼ teaspoon white pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Combine water, salt, and sugar in a bowl and stir until the crystals are dissolved. Add pork chops, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 4 hours.
- 2
Remove pork chops from the brine and shake off excess. Discard the remaining brine. Pat chops dry with paper towels and place on a plate or cutting board.
- 3
Combine chili powder, onion powder, salt, and white pepper in a small bowl. Distribute 1/2 of the rub mixture among the 4 chops and rub to coat the entire surface. Turn the chops and repeat. Allow chops to come to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, combine apricot all-fruit spread, hoisin sauce, ginger, garlic, chili-garlic sauce, and lime juice for the glaze in a medium, microwave-safe bowl.
- 5
Microwave mixture on high for 3 minutes, stirring halfway through. Carefully remove glaze and set aside.
- 6
Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) if recommended by manufacturer. Spray each side of seasoned and rubbed chops with cooking spray.
- 7
Place chops in the air fryer in a single layer and air-fry for 8 minutes, turning halfway through.
- 8
Brush the tops of the chops with prepared glaze and air-fry until pork chops are no longer pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- 9
Sprinkle chops with minced parsley, and serve with remaining glaze.
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