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Air-Fried Cajun Pork Chops

Name: Air-Fried Cajun Pork Chops
Cook time: 600 s
Total time: 2700 s
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 tbsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; ½ tsp dried oregano; ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional); ½ tsp coarse salt; 4 x 300 g pork loin chop bone in; 3 tbsp olive oil - divided; 2 red onions - each cut into 6 wedges; 1 tsp coarse salt - divided; 4 corn on the cob - husks and silk removed, cut in half; Lime wedges - to serve

This is a simple, no-nonsense, one-pan dish, packed full of flavour! This is one Southern hug you won’t want to miss!

the Smart Oven™ Air Fryer XL

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45 mins total time

10 mins active time

Easy

Serves 4

Ingredients

Measurements:

For the Cajun seasoning

1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
½ tsp coarse salt

For the pork

4 x 300 g pork loin chop bone in
3 tbsp olive oil
divided
2 red onions
each cut into 6 wedges
Lime wedges
to serve

For the pork

1 tsp coarse salt
divided
4 corn on the cob
husks and silk removed, cut in half

Instructions

1
Place all the Cajun seasoning ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.
2
Insert the wire rack into position 4. Select Phase Cook for P1 and set the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 200°C, for 17 minutes. Press Start for P2, set the oven to Grill, High, for 3 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
3
Place the pork in the roasting pan and brush with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle one side with half the Cajun seasoning and press to coat. Turn and repeat on the other side.
4
Place the onions in a bowl, add ½ teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon oil and toss to coat. Add the onions to the pan with the pork.
5
Once preheated, place the pan in the oven and air fry for 17 minutes. The oven will then switch to grill for 3 minutes. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
6
Place the corn in the emptied onion bowl, add the remaining salt and 1 tablespoon oil. Turn to coat and set aside.
7
The pork is ready when a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 64°C. If not, cook it a little longer.
Tip: The internal temp is for blush pink. If you prefer your pork well done, it should read 77°C. The size and thickness of the pork chop can alter the cooking time. For best results, test for doneness 3 to 5 minutes before the end of the cook.
8
Remove the pork from the pan and loosely cover with foil. Stand in a warm place while the corn is cooking. Adjust the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 200°C, for 10 minutes and press Start to preheat. Add the corn to the pan with the onions.
9
Once preheated, return the pan to the oven and air fry the corn for 10 minutes.
10
The corn kernels should be tender when pierced with a knife. If not, air fry a little longer.
11
Generously squeeze with lime juice over pork and corn and serve.