The air fryer is a godsend when you are running short on time but want to cook a healthy meal from scratch. The beauty of a recipe like this is that it allows the flavors of fresh ingredients to shine through, plain and simple. Look how easily I put this dinner together!
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For the pork chops:
- 3 boneless pork chops, about 6 oz. each
- Olive oil [1]
- seasoning (I used McCormick Montreal Chicken seasoning [2])
- cooking spray
Brush the pork chops lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with seasoning. Place on a rack misted with cooking spray. Air fry for 15 minutes at 400º, turning every 5 minutes. The internal temperature should be 145º.
For the Zucchini:
- 1 zucchini, sliced into rounds
- Olive oil
- Seasoning
- Grated parmesan
- cooking spray
Brush or spray the zucchini lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with seasoning. Top each round with ½ tsp. grated cheese. Place rounds 1″ apart on a tray misted with cooking spray. Add the zucchini to the air fryer when the pork chops have 7 minutes remaining cook time. They do not need to be turned.
I served the pork chops and zucchini with a side of brown rice cooked in gluten free chicken broth [3]. A basic, healthy meal for your family on the table in under 30 minutes.
Notes ♪♫ I find the trickiest part of using an air fryer is determining the right cook time and temperature. There are so many variables, including the size, shape and weight of your meat, other items being cooked at the same time, etc. You can use a chart like this one [4] as a guide, but I find that using a meat thermometer [5] is essential.