Name: Air Fryer Pork Chop Salad
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 pork chops (thin); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon garlic salt w/parsley; 1 teaspoon lemon & pepper seasoning; ¾ teaspoon seasoned salt; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

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Air-fryer pork Chop Salad is made with tender cubed pork chops, simple seasonings that can be easily customized, and crisp salad greens. It’s one of our favorite easy summer meals.

Bowl of air fryer pork chop salad with sliced peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers.

Pork Chops with Salad

We know that tender pork chops and salad might not be the pairing you think of when planning a meal, but this recipe may change your mind.

It is such a simple way to get in a delicious dinner that is satisfying and will help you reach your protein goals.

Top your favorite lettuce salad with the pork chop bites, and add all your favorite flavors and colors with bell peppers, cucumbers, and grape tomatoes.

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Ingredients

Pork chops
Olive oil
Garlic salt with parsley
Lemon and pepper seasoning
Seasoned salt
Italian seasoning

Recipe Tips

Cut pork chops evenly into bite sized pieces.
Layer air fryer rack with foil for easy clean up.
Chop lettuce and salad add ons while pork chops cook.

How to make pork chop salad

Layer air fryer racks with foil. This will aid in the ease of clean up following the cooking process.

Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F.

Measure out and mix garlic salt with parsley, lemon and pepper seasoning, seasoned salt and Italian seasoning in a small bowl.

Using a cutting board, trim fat from pork chops and cut remaining meat into bite-sized pieces.

Transfer pork chop pieces into a medium sized bowl and sprinkle the dry spice mix on top.

Drizzle two tablespoons of olive oil over the top of the pork and seasoning. Gently stir to blend and create even coverage on the pork chop bites.

Pork chop bite sized pieces covered in olive oil and spices.

Transfer the seasoned pork chop pieces from the bowl into the air fryer tray in a single layer. Allow space between the pieces for proper air flow.

Cook for 5-6 minutes or until pork reaches 145 degrees F internally.

Digital read thermometer in pork chop cubes.

If you are using a multiple layer air fryer, switch top and bottom rack after 3 minutes and continue cooking.

Remove the cooked pork chop bites from the air fryer and allow them to rest for 3 minutes.

As the pork cools, chop lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, and desired salad ingredients and combine in a bowl.

Diced pork chops in a salad with toppings.

We recommend trying a wide variety of dressing with these tasty pork chop bites. Pork is such a versatile meat you can pair anywhere from a light vinaigrette to a full bodied ranch.

Best dressing on a pork chop salad

Salad dressing is a very personal preference. With the seasonings on the pork chop bites we have a variety of suggestions.

On the lighter side we suggest trying a strawberry poppyseed dressing or honey mustard vinaigrette. Any sort of oil and vinegar would be a light dressing option.

For those individuals that enjoy a full-body dressing you could go with caesar dressing or blue cheese. And the midwestern specialty of ranch is always a standby favorite.

What pairs good with pork chops?

Pork chops are the protein that can make just about any meal complete!

For this recipe we suggest pairing with a chopped lettuce salad. Add in a variety of sliced bell peppers, tomatoes, and sunflower seeds or sliced almonds to create color and texture.

To round out the meal try adding a bread, such as a baguette, breadstick or good ol’ fashion garlic bread.

What is the secret to making tender pork chops?

The secret to tender pork chops is not overcooking them.

Use a digital read thermometer to measure the internal temperature and once it reaches 145 degrees F on pork chops remove it from the heat source.

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Juicy, tender Honey Garlic Pork Chops are cooked in a skillet in flavorful honey garlic sauce.