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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; ½ tsp Coarse salt - divided; 3 tbsp olive oil - divided; 4 x 300 g pork loin chop bone in; 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

For the pork

½ tsp Coarse salt
divided
3 tbsp olive oil
divided
4 x 300 g pork loin chop bone in
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

Instructions

1Place all the Cajun seasoning ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.
2Insert 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.
3Place 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.
4Place 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.
5Once 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.
6Place the corn in the emptied onion bowl, add the remaining salt and 1 tablespoon oil. Turn to coat and set aside.
7The pork is ready when a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 64°C. If not, grill 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, using a probe, test for doneness 3 to 5 minutes before the end of the cook.
8Remove 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, f: 390°F|c: 200°C], for 10 minutes and press Start to preheat. Add the corn to the pan with the onions.
9Once preheated, return the pan to the oven and air fry the corn for 10 minutes.
10The corn kernels should be tender when pierced with a knife. If not, cook it a little longer.
11Generously squeeze lime juice over the pork and corn and serve.