Air Fryer Pork Chops and Zucchini Rounds

 Air Fryer Pork Chops and Zucchini Rounds

This easy air-fryer meal gives you juicy pork chops and crispy zucchini rounds in about 20 minutes. It’s a lighter way to enjoy pork compared to pan-fried dishes like Fried Pork Chops, and the zucchini cooks up similar to crispy Zucchini Fries.

 Ingredients

For the pork chops

• 2 boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

For the zucchini rounds

• 1–2 medium zucchini

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan Cheese

• ½ tsp Italian seasoning

• ¼ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp pepper

 Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer
   Preheat to 190°C (375°F) for about 3–4 minutes.

2. Season the pork chops

   • Pat chops dry.

   • Rub with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

3. Prepare the zucchini

   • Slice zucchini into ½-inch rounds.

   • Toss with olive oil, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

4. Cook the pork chops

   • Place pork chops in the air fryer basket.

   • Cook 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until internal temp reaches 63°C (145°F).

5. Cook the zucchini

   • Add zucchini rounds to the basket (or cook after pork if space is limited).

   • Air fry 7–9 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and slightly crispy.

 Serving Idea

Serve together for a simple plate with:

• Pork chops as the main protein

• Crispy zucchini rounds as a healthy side

You could also add a dip like garlic yogurt sauce or spicy mayo.

 Tips

• Choose 1-inch thick pork chops so they stay juicy.

• Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket.

• For extra crisp zucchini, add a little more Parmesan.

If you want, I can also show you:

• 10-minute air fryer pork chop trick (super juicy)

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• 5 best air fryer dinners you can make in 20 minutes.