Costeletas de porco suculentas na air fryer, sem empanar

Ingredientes

• 4 (6 ounces) center-cut boneless or bone-in pork chops (cut 1 to 1.5 inches thick (see notes))
• 2 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon teaspoon ground black pepper

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Prep: Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   Blend season mix: In a small bowl mix the brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, ground cumin and black pepper. Set aside.

3. 3

   Rub: Coat the pork chops with the oil on both sides. Rub the spice mix all over, on both sides of the pork chops. You can cook the pork immediately or you can let the meat marinade in the refrigerator for 4-8 hours. Remove the pork from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking.

4. 4

   Prep: Preheat the air fryer to 400º F (204ºC) for 5 minutes. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.

5. 5

   Air Fry: Place the seasoned pork chops in the air fryer basket, on a single layer (cook in two batches if needed).

6. 6

   For boneless pork chops: Cook for about 10 to 12 minutes, flipping half way through or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of pork chop registers 145° F.

7. 7

   For bone-in pork chops: Cook for 13-15 minutes flipping halfway through until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of pork chop registers 145°F

8. 8

   Rest and serve: Remove the pork from the air fryer basket and transfer the meat to a plate. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.