Air Fryer Pork Chops

You’ll be drooling over this simple dry rub complete with Parmesan cheese that give these Air Fryer Pork Chops the perfect bite! Smoky, savory, scrumptious. You’ll never want to go back to your standard methods of cooking pork!

Air Fryer Pork Chops

I love finding new ways to use my air fryer, and the air fryer is perfect for making pork chops. This trendy appliance is most often used for de-oiling our favorite crispy recipes, but not often enough for casual dinner time favorites. These pork chops are so easy and delicious, comfort food made in a flash!

• Easy To Make
• Simple Ingredient List
• No Excess Grease
• Delicious Comfort Food

This has become a new goal in my culinary world! Use the air fryer more! It’s something many will use once or twice, then let sit and collect dust in the back of the pantry. Don’t let this wonderful gadget go to waste! Clear up space in your oven or on the stove-top. Let that air fryer do some of the hard work for you.

Ingredient Notes

• Pork chops – I used boneless pork chops, about ¾-1″ thick each. Adjust the cooking time if you use a different thickness, or chops with bones.
• Olive oil – Other types you can use are grapeseed, canola, vegetable, sunflower, safflower, or avocado oils. You just need a bit of olive oil to brush over the pork chops.
• Parmesan cheese – I always prefer freshly grated. You can skip this ingredient, but I love the flavor the cheese adds, plus it aids in making them a bit crispy on the outside.
• Spices – Smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder. Adjust the amounts if you’d like.

How To Make Air Fryer Pork Chops

1. Prep: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Brush the pork chops with the olive oil on all sides.
2. Season: Whisk the Parmesan cheese with the rest of the ingredients in a bowl. Dredge each pork chop through the Parmesan mixture.
3. Cook: Place the pork chops in the air fryer. Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through. Check the internal temperature of the pork chops. When they reach 145°F, they are cooked through.
4. Rest: Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips

1. Worried about underdone pork? Let the chops warm up at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before cooking.
2. Grab smoked paprika! It may be tempting to use the regular paprika already in your pantry.
3. Make sure the pork chops fit nicely in the air fryer – no stacking. If your air fryer is small, you can cook in batches.
4. Remember to flip the chops halfway through the cooking process for a beautiful sear on both sides.
5. Get yourself an instant-read digital thermometer to take the temperature of the pork.
6. Let the pork rest for 3-5 minutes before digging in.

Leftovers

Transfer the leftover pork chops to an airtight container and store in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Freezing

You can also store the cooked pork in the freezer for 2-6 months. Make sure the pork has fully cooled down to room temperature before storing.

Reheating

Add a splash of water or broth to a roasting pan equipped with a rack. Place the chops on the rack and cover the pan with foil. Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until the pork has warmed through.

More Great Recipes To Try

• Air Fryer Chicken Breast
• Air Fryer Turkey Breast
• Honey Garlic Pork Chops
• Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
• Lemon Pepper
• Air Fryer Chicken Wings

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Air Fryer Pork Chops

Prep 5 minutes minutes

Preheating time 10 minutes minutes

Cook 15 minutes minutes

Total 30 minutes minutes

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Ingredients

• ▢ 4 pork chops (boneless, ¾-1" thick)
• ▢ 2 tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• ▢ 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ▢ 2 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• ▢ 1 teaspoon pepper (freshly ground, or to taste)

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Instructions 

• Prep: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Brush the pork chops with the olive oil on all sides.
• Season: Whisk the Parmesan cheese with the rest of the ingredients in a bowl. Dredge each pork chop through the Parmesan mixture.
• Cook: Place the pork chops in the air fryer. Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through. Check the internal temperature of the pork chops. When they reach 145°F, they are cooked through.
• Rest: Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Equipment

• Ninja Foodi 8-Quart Multi Cooker
• Instant Read Meat Thermometer

Notes

1. Worried about underdone pork? Let the chops warm up at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before cooking.
2. Grab smoked paprika! It may be tempting to use the regular paprika already in your pantry.
3. Make sure the pork chops fit nicely in the air fryer – no stacking. If your air fryer is small, you can cook in batches.
4. Remember to flip the chops halfway through the cooking process for a beautiful sear on both sides.
5. Get yourself an instant-read digital thermometer to take the temperature of the pork.
6. Let the pork rest for 3-5 minutes before digging in.
7. Transfer the leftover pork chops to an airtight container and store in the fridge for 3-4 days.
8. You can also store the cooked pork in the freezer for 2-6 months. Make sure the pork has fully cooled down to room temperature before storing.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1pork chopCalories: 332kcal (17%)Carbohydrates: 3g (1%)Protein: 34g (68%)Fat: 20g (31%)Saturated Fat: 6g (38%)Cholesterol: 98mg (33%)Sodium: 558mg (24%)Potassium: 553mg (16%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 590IU (12%)Calcium: 157mg (16%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

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