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Air Fryer Maple Pork Chops with Apples

Juicy, paprika-rubbed pork chops with tender, cinnamon-kissed apples and crisp-edged Brussels sprouts glazed in maple and cider vinegar.

Air Fryer Maple Pork Chops with Apples

Ingredients

  • 4 chops680 gBoneless pork chopsabout 3/4 inch thick, patted dry
  • 1½ medium300 gApplecut into thick wedges
  • 3¾ cups340 gBrussels sproutstrimmed and halved
  • 1½ tbsp20 gOlive oil
  • 1 tbsp20 gMaple syrup
  • 2 tsp10 gApple cider vinegar
  • 1¾ tsp4 gPaprika (sweet or smoked)
  • 1 tsp3 gGarlic powder
  • 2 tsp2 gDried thyme
  • ½ tsp1 gGround cinnamon
  • ¾ tsp4 gSalt
  • ½ tsp1 gBlack pepper

Steps

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss the Brussels sprouts and apple with half the olive oil, the cinnamon and a pinch each of the salt and black pepper.
  3. Air fry the Brussels sprouts and apple for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway, until browned at the edges. Transfer to a bowl, toss with the maple syrup and cider vinegar, and cover to keep warm.
  4. Mix the paprika, garlic powder, thyme and remaining salt and black pepper. Rub the pork chops with the remaining olive oil, then the spice mix.
  5. Air fry the pork chops in a single layer for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway, until they reach 145°F (63°C) in the center. Rest for 3 minutes.
  6. Serve the pork chops with the maple-glazed apples and Brussels sprouts spooned over and alongside.

Allergens: none of the nine major allergens in the ingredients as written.

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Saved in the Every Helping recipe book on October 19, 2026.

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