These Honey Mustard Crusted Pork Chops are the perfect combination of juicy, tender meat and bold, crave-worthy flavor. Coated in a tangy honey mustard marinade and finished with a golden gluten-free panko crust, each bite delivers the ideal balance of sweet, savory, and just the right amount of crunch. The marinade infuses the pork with moisture and flavor, while the air fryer (or oven!) gives it a crisp finish without any heavy frying.
Whether you’re cooking for a weeknight family dinner or hosting friends, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Simple to prepare and packed with protein, these pork chops also pair beautifully with roasted root vegetables, quinoa, or a fresh salad. Add a drizzle of zesty tahini dressing, and you’ve got a complete meal that feels elevated but is easy enough to pull off on a busy night.
Wholesome, flavorful, and effortlessly impressive — this is a recipe you’ll want on repeat.
Recipe
Serves 4
4x 5.3 oz. pork chops, trimmed
½ tsp. salt
6 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tbsp honey
1.6 oz. gluten-free panko breadcrumbs
spray of cooking oil
How to Prepare
Season the pork chops with salt and place into a dish. Mix the mustard and honey and pour over the pork chops, ensuring the chops are coated in the marinade. Cover the dish, place it into the refrigerator, and allow the pork chops to marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Place the panko breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl. Remove the pork chops from the marinade and press into the breadcrumbs. Discard the remaining marinade.
Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil and place the chops into the basket. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to work in batches.
Set the air fryer to 400°F, cook the pork chops for 10-12 minutes, and turn halfway through the cook. Remove the chops from the air fryer and serve.
No Air-Fryer, No Problem:
To oven bake the pork chops, preheat the oven to 425°F and cook for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through the cook.
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