A nutrient-rich Air-Fried Sardines with Pork Chops recipe perfect for the carnivore diet. High in protein and healthy animal fats.
Introduction
What makes this Air-Fried Sardines with Pork Chops truly special? Sardines are small but mighty nutritional powerhouses, offering calcium, omega-3s, and protein, while the Air-Fried cooking method offers a modern approach to achieve crispiness without sacrificing the juiciness of the meat. By focusing exclusively on animal products, this recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal ingredients. Whether you’re new to the carnivore diet or a seasoned pro, this recipe demonstrates how satisfying animal-based eating can be.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 9 minutes
- Cook Time: 26 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 3
- Difficulty: Intermediate
Ingredients
- 17 oz Sardines
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 2 tsp Himalayan Salt
- 2 tsp Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Take Sardines out of the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature (about 30 minutes).
- Season Sardines generously with Himalayan Salt and Garlic Powder.
- Heat Butter in a suitable pan or cooking vessel.
- Cook Sardines using the Air-Fried method until desired doneness is reached.
- Let the meat rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot, optionally with additional Butter on top.
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 595
- Protein: 52g
- Fat: 43g
- Carbs: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Cholesterol: 289mg
- Sodium: 577mg