This Air Fryer Pork Chops recipe brings to the table the best, most flavorful, juicy pork chops. This quick and easy dinner recipe is bound to become a family favorite. They are excellent served with a side of Garlic Mashed Cauliflower or Broccoli, Rice, and Cheese Casserole.
Making Pork Chops in the air fryer is the my favorite cooking method that brings amazing results every time. Dinner is on the table in under 20 minutes without a big mess to clean up afterward.
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❤️ Why I Love This Recipe
I love air fryer recipes. It makes everything so much easier to make and cleaning up is a breeze. Not to mention, making pork chops in an air fryer produces the best pork chop I have ever eaten.
I also love that this recipe can be made with any flavor you like. If you have a special rub you like to use on grilled pork, it will this recipe. My favorite rub is this versatile Dry Steak Rub recipe and I am known to use it on pork chops, steak, chicken, and venison.
👪 Serving Size
This air fryer pork chop recipe serves 4-6 people.
🥘 Ingredients
Pork Chops. I like to use bone in pork chops because there is so much flavor. Boneless pork chops can be used in place of bone in. Just be sure to watch the cooking time as they will cook faster then bone in.
Seasoning. Salt and pepper or your favorite meat rub will work here. I used my go to Dry Steak Rub Recipe for these pork chops but I also love use this Homemade Taco Seasoning.
🍽 Equipment
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The secret to these juicy air fryer pork chops is in the cooking method. It cooks at high heat with circulating air in a contained space. This allows the meat to not only cook evenly but it also browns the meat as it cooks.
Air fryers vary greatly. Smaller families can make due with a smaller one, but even a family of two can sometimes benefit from a larger machine. I have owned a smaller one and a larger one and I would never go back to a smaller one again because I found I could do so much with it.
If you are in the market for buying an air fryer, below are some I recommend.
- This 4-quart air fryer is perfect for 1-2 people in the home. It is highly rated and is made by a reputable brand.
- I own one similar to this 10-quart capacity air fryer with rotisserie option and love it.
⏲️ Cook Time
Air Fryer Pork Chops Cooking time will depend on the desired degree of doneness. This recipe has a 12 minute cooking time, or until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
🔪 Instructions
How to make pork chops in air fryer: Step 1
- Preheat the air fryer at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
- Using a paper towel, blot each pork chop to absorb any liquid.
- Coat each pork chop with olive oil.
- Evenly distribute the steak rub over each pork chop, rubbing the seasoning into the chop.
How to make pork chops in air fryer: Step 2
- Spray the fryer racks with cooking spray. Place the pork chops on the racks and transfer to the air fryer.
- Cook for 7 minutes at 400 degrees. Flip the chops over and air fry another 7 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork chop reaches 145 degrees or your desired degree of doneness.
- Remove the pork chops from the air fryer and allow to sit for 5 minutes before slicing.
💭 Top Tips
- Really work the rub into the pork chop to infuse as much flavor as possible.
- Dry rubs work better than wet sauces. If a sauce is preferred, I recommend adding it during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Don't skip patting the meat dry, doing so creates less steam when air frying the pork chops.
👩🏻🍳 FAQs
The cook time will vary depending on the air fryer being used and the thickness of the pork chop and whether or not the pork chop has a bone or is boneless. The best gauge is to check the internal temperature of the pork chop to be assured it is cooked properly.
Lightly coating the pork with oil helps the rub to stick better to the meat and a little oil also adds the type of moisture you need to reduce dry steaks.
It is not necessary to rinse pork off before cooking. However, you may want to do so if there are any bone grindings showing on the pork.
Serving Suggestions
Air Fryer Pork Chops go great with just about anything! Below are some family favorite recipes I like to serve with our meal.
Mashed Potatoes with Garlic and Chives
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Pork Chops Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds Bone in Pork Chops
- Dry Steak Rub or Seasoning of Choice
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
- Using a paper towel, blot each pork chop to absorb any liquid.Coat each pork chop with olive oil.
- Evenly distribute the steak rub over each pork chop, rubbing the seasoning into the chop.
- Spray the racks with cooking spray. Place the pork chops on the racks and transfer to the air fryer.
- Remove the pork chops from the air fryer and allow to sit for 5 minutes before slicing.
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Notes
- Really work the rub into the pork chop to infuse as much flavor as possible.
- Dry rubs work better than wet sauces. If a sauce is preferred, I recommend adding it during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Don't skip patting the meat dry, doing so creates less steam when air frying the pork chops.
Marie
I'm always amazed at the wonderful results you get when air-frying! These chops look so juicy and flavorful. Why would I want to make them any other way?
Chenée
I love all the flavors in these pork chops! And they're so easy to make in the air fryer!
Shelby Law Ruttan
Hi Chenee! Thank you! Shelby
Amy
First time trying pork chops in the air fryer and they were so juicy! Thanks for the detailed instructions!
Shelby Law Ruttan
Hi Amy, Glad you enjoyed them, thanks for stopping by! Shelby
Nicole
This chop looks incredible and seared to perfection! This recipe seems simple and great!
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer
Oh what a lovely and delicious recipe! The flavors of the pork chops are incredible and something we absolutely LOVED!
Shelby Law Ruttan
Hi Lori, Thank you! So happy you enjoyed the recipe. Shelby
Leslie Sawmiller
I don't think I can avoid getting an air fryer for much longer...this recipe may be putting me over the edge! Looks amazing!!
Shelby Law Ruttan
Thank you Leslie!
Natalia
Brilliant! These are the best pork chops I’ve ever had and so so easy. Loved the seasoning too, I've used your homemade taco seasoning. Keeper, thank you!
Shelby Law Ruttan
Thank you Natalia!
Jenny
Perfect weeknight dinner. We love pork chops and just got an air fryer. Your recipe will be the first to try! Thanks so much!
Shelby Law Ruttan
Hi Jenny, thank you! I hope you enjoy this often! Shelby
Cathleen
Wow, what CAN'T the air fryer do?? I am definitely not using it to its fullest potential. Bookmarked to make during the week, thank you so much for the recipe 🙂
Shelby Law Ruttan
Hi Cathleen! I'm learning so many new ways to use it, I am really loving the air-fryer! Shelby
Chef Dennis
I love this! It's bursting with flavors. I am planning to make this on weekend. My sons will be here to visit. I am sure they will love these Air Fryer Pork Chops.
Shelby Law Ruttan
Thanks Dennis! We think its the best way to make pork chops!
Chris
Please tell me, how many carbs?
Shelby Law Ruttan
The number of carbs will be decided upon with what you decide to use for a rub. If you season with just salt and pepper, it is zero carbs. If you use the dry steak rub recipe I linked to and sub with a keto friendly brown sugar sub, you will have 1 carb per 1 tbsp. Same with the homemade taco seasoning that I linked to.