Macadamia Nuts Crusted Pork Rack
Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 35 minutes | Serves 2
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound (454 g) rack of pork
1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1 tablespoon bread crumbs
1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped
1 egg
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
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Combine the garlic and olive oil in a small bowl. Stir to mix well.
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On a clean work surface, rub the pork rack with the garlic oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper on both sides.
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Combine the macadamia nuts, bread crumbs, and rosemary in a shallow dish. Whisk the egg in a large bowl.
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Dredge the pork in the egg, then roll the pork over the macadamia nut mixture to coat well. Shake the excess off.
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Arrange the pork in the basket.
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Put the air fryer basket on the baking pan and slide into Rack Position 2, select Air Fry, set temperature to 350ºF (180ºC) and set time to 30 minutes.
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After 30 minutes, remove from the oven. Flip the pork rack. Return to the oven and increase temperature to 390ºF (199ºC) and set time to 5 minutes. Keep cooking.
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When cooking is complete, the pork should be browned.
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Serve immediately.