Skip to content
Industry Dashboard
Everything Pecans
  • Everything Pecans!
  • Recipe Library
  • Health & Nutrition
  • Pecans 101
  • About The APC
  • Pecan Powerhouses
For the Industry
  • Industry Dashboard
  • Dynamic Graphs & Reports
  • Data & Reports
  • Quality Assurance Program
  • Tools & Resources
  • Handler Reporting
  • Industry Registration
  • Contact Us
For Electronic Reporting
Login Here

Pecan Crusted Air Fryer Pork Chops

By: Amy Rains, Wholesomelicious

Serving Size: 6
Cook Time: 22 mins

Crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside, this gluten-free alternative to traditional pork chops will be a family favorite. By using pecans place of breadcrumbs and an air fryer in place of traditional frying, you have a more nutritious alternative to fried pork chops without sacrificing flavor.

Print Recipe
Download Recipe Imagery
Share

Ingredients

1 cup pecan pieces

1/3 cup arrowroot or corn starch

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste

1 large egg

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, plus more for serving

1 tablespoon water

2 garlic cloves, crushed

6 medium sized boneless pork chops (trimmed of any fat)

Process:

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
  2. In a medium sized bowl, mix together pecans, arrowroot starch, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder and sea salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, Dijon mustard, water, and garlic.
  4. To make the pork chops*: first cover the pork chops in the egg mixture, then transfer to the bowl with the pecan mixture to coat all sides. Repeat with remaining pork chops. Place 3 pork chops in the air fryer basket.
  5. Cook pork chops for 6 minutes, flip, then cook for an additional 6 minutes. Set aside on a plate.
  6. Repeat with remaining pork chops.
  7. Serve hot with extra Dijon mustard (if using).

NOTES

*If you don’t have an air fryer, coat the pork chops using the same method, then sauté the pork chops for 5-6 minutes per side in an oiled skillet over medium-high heat.

Nutritional Facts:

Calories 360
Fat 16g
Saturated Fat 3g
Sodium 180mg
Carbs 8g
Fiber 2g
Protein 43g

Menu

  • Everything Pecans!
  • Recipe Library
  • Health & Nutrition
  • Pecans 101
  • About The APC
  • Pecan Powerhouses

For Industry

  • Industry Dashboard
  • Dynamic Graphs & Reports
  • Data & Reports
  • Quality Assurance Program
  • Tools & Resources
  • Handler Reporting
  • Industry Registration
  • Contact Us

Contact

3880 Hulen Street, Ste 650
Fort Worth, TX 76107

817.916.0020
info@americanpecan.com

* U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Scientific evidence suggests but does not prove that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, such as pecans, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease. One serving of pecans (28g) has 12g of “good” monounsaturated fat and only 2g saturated fat.

Copyright ©2025 American Pecan Council • Terms & Conditions • Privacy Policy