Air Fryer Reverse-Seared Pork Chops with Apples, Cabbage, Potatoes, and Mustard Sour Cream Sauce

• 2 pork chops, 3/4 inch thick
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1½ lb baby potatoes, halved
• 1½ tablespoons olive oil
• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• black pepper, to taste
• cabbage, sliced into thick ribbons
• apple, sliced into thick wedges
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ⅓ cup sour cream
• 1½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1–2 teaspoon olive oil

Preparation

1. Step 1
   Pat the pork chops dry, rub with olive oil, and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and dried thyme.
2. Step 2
   Rest the pork in the fridge for 45 minutes, then remove 20 minutes before cooking.
3. Step 3
   Toss halved potatoes with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
4. Step 4 · 400°F / 204°C
   Preheat air fryer to 400F and air fry potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes until browned and tender.
5. Step 5
   Toss cabbage ribbons and apple wedges with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
6. Step 6 · 250°F / 121°C
   Lower air fryer to 250F and air fry pork chops for 8 to 12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 115-120F.
7. Step 7
   Remove pork and let rest.
8. Step 8 · 375°F / 191°C
   Raise air fryer to 375F and air fry cabbage and apples for 8 to 12 minutes, tossing halfway.
9. Step 9 · 400°F / 204°C
   If needed, re-crisp potatoes in air fryer at 400F for 3 to 5 minutes.
10. Step 10
    Heat a skillet with a thin film of oil and sear pork chops for 45 to 75 seconds per side until internal temperature reaches 140-145F.
11. Step 11
    Rest pork for 3 to 5 minutes.
12. Step 12
    Whisk together sour cream, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, black pepper, and salt.