Name: Air-Fryer Dill-and-Coriander-Rubbed Roasted Pork Chop
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon dried dill weed; ½ teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil; ½ teaspoon ground coriander; ¼ teaspoon sugar; ⅛ teaspoon table salt; ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper; Pinch cayenne pepper; 1 (4- to 6-ounce) boneless pork chop , ¾ to 1 inch thick, trimmed

Why This Recipe Works

Spices and herbs add intense flavor to food without changing its calorie count, so they are especially useful when you are trying to cook healthy. Here dill, coriander, and cayenne transformed our boneless pork chop. We incorporated a small amount of sugar to boost browning, and since boneless meat can dry out quickly, we added a touch of oil to the rub to seal in juices so that the chop stayed moist and juicy. The homemade rub was fresher and more aromatic than store-bought options and allowed us to make just the right amount as needed.

Before You Begin

This recipe is written to serve one but can be easily scaled to serve up to four people.

Instructions

For the dill and coriander rub Combine all ingredients in small bowl.

For the pork Pat pork chop dry with paper towels. Using sharp knife, cut 2 slits, about 2 inches apart, through fat on edges of chop. Rub chop with spice rub. Place chop in air-fryer basket. Place basket into air fryer and set temperature to 400 degrees. Cook until chop is lightly browned and registers 140 degrees, 10 to 15 minutes, flipping and rotating chop halfway through cooking. Transfer chop to plate, tent with aluminum foil, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.