Air Fryer Pork Chops
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Air Fryer Pork Chops that are so juicy you’ll think they came right off the grill! The pork chop seasoning is so good you can use it on any cut of meat.
Want to make air fryer pork chops but not breaded pork chops? We’ve got the recipe for you! We tested air fryer pork boneless pork chops until we got the recipe right and we’re excited to share it with you. The trick for a moist and juicy pork chop in the air fryer is using a thick cut pork chop.
We tried thin sliced pork chops and while they were delicious and even the kiddo asked for seconds, it wasn’t as juicy as a regular thicker cut boneless pork chop.
Recipe ingredients
Ingredient notes
- Boneless Pork Chops – The time and temperature we use is for boneless regular sized pork chops. You’ll need to adjust the temperature for bone-in.
- Sugar – Just a little sugar, if you cannot have it you can leave it out.
- Granulated Garlic – We use a coarse style garlic, not powdered.
- Granulated Onion – Again, this is coarse, not powdered which is finer and will require less.
- Parsley – We use dried but you could also use fresh.
- Celery Seed – A bit of this makes a huge difference, so good!
- Avocado Oil – This is our preferred high smoke point oil.
- Salt and Pepper
Step-by-step instructions
For the full ingredient amount and full instructions on how to make air fryer pork chops see the recipe card below.
Mix together the seasonings and then sprinkle onto both sides of the pork chops.
After seasoning put the oil on the pork chops and rub it in. You could also use spray oil.
Cook the pork chops at 350 degrees F, 5 mins per side for thin and 8 minutes per side for thick.
Recipe tips and variations
- Thin pork chops cook in the air fryer can overcook quickly, keep a watchful eye on them.
- Thick pork chops come out perfect in the air fryer, you could also pan fry and then finish in the air fryer if you want more color on your pork chops.
- Our pork chop seasoning is so good and great for more than just pork chops!
Storage and reheating tips
- Refrigerate: Store any leftover pork chops in an air-tight container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 3-4 days.
- Freeze: To freeze wrap them in foil and then place into a freezer safe bag or container. Freezer for up to 3-4 months.
- Reheat: To reheat pork chops you can use your oven or air fryer at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes, oven at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or microwave for 3-4 minutes.
How to serve
My family loves creamy spinach. Sautee some frozen spinach, pour in a little milk, a tab of butter, granulated onion, granulated garlic, and salt. You could also serve with our air fryer baked potatoes or air fryer sweet potatoes.
Frequently asked questions
We prefer thick pork chops for air frying. We want that sear on the outside of the pork. By the time the pork chop got that beautiful sear on the top and bottom the middle was a little overcooked.
Cook thick pork chops at 350 degrees F, 8 mins per side. Cook thin pork chops for 5 minutes per side.
The pork chops are done when they reach 145° F measured in the center, this is the lowest safe point for pork chops. We go to about 155-160 for well-done pork chops.
Side dishes for pork chops
Air Fryer Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion
- 1/2 teaspoon parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 2 teaspoons oil
Instructions
- Mix together the seasonings and then sprinkle onto both sides of the pork chops.
- After seasoning put the oil on the pork chops and rub it in. You could also use spray oil. (You do not need to use all of the seasonings for smaller pork chops)
- Cook the pork chops at 350 degrees F, 5 mins per side for thin and 8 minutes per side for thick.
- The pork chops are done when they reach 145° F measured in the center, this is the lowest safe point for pork chops. Go to about 155-160 for well-done pork chops.
Notes
Nutrition
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Love that these are made in the air fryer! So much healthier than fried and just as delicious!
This dry rub was amazing! Our pork chops were super thick (from Costco), so they took forever to cook. They ended up totally worth it though—delicious!!!
So glad you enjoyed! Our family loves this rub too – it’s perfection 🙂
I’m about to do mine and they are the super thick ones from Costco. How long did yours take if you don’t mine me asking? Thanks.
5 mins per side for thin and 8 minutes per side for thick 🙂
You said per side, but you shouldn’t have to flip them in the air fryer?
We recommend flipping for even browning. 🙂 Some air fryers won’t brown both sides evenly if yours does you don’t need to flip.
Your Air Fried Pork Chops were delicious!!
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed 😀
I have been looking for this recipe for a long time and it sounds great I am just getting used to using my air fryer I cant wait to try this I will let you know how it turns out I love this air fryer it is better than using the stove,everything I have cooked in this has come out perfect
We hope you love it!! 🙂
I wonder if it would be just as good without the sugar. I can’t have any on my diet. ☹️
Absolutely! It gives it just a tiny bit of sweetness and the amount is minimal so you can definitely leave it out for this recipe. 🙂
This is one of our favorites. The rub is very tasty!
We’re so glad you enjoy our rub! Thanks so much for your comment 😀
Delicious
We’re so glad you enjoyed!! Thank you for commenting and rating! 🙂