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    Air Fryer Pork Chops

    BY: Courtney PUBLISHED: Sep 29, 2018 17 Comments UPDATED ON: Feb 7, 2022

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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.

    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.

    air fryer pork chops on a speckled plate

    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.

    pork chops cooked in air fryer

    Recipe ingredients

    air fryer boneless pork chops

    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.

    how long to cook pork chops in air fryer

    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.

    pork chops in air fryer

    Cook the pork chops at 350 degrees F, 5 mins per side for thin and 8 minutes per side for thick.

    air fryer pork chop recipe

    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.
    air fryer pork chops recipe

    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

    Are thick pork chops better than thin?

    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.

    How long to cook pork chops in the air fryer?

    Cook thick pork chops at 350 degrees F, 8 mins per side. Cook thin pork chops for 5 minutes per side.

    What temperature should pork chops be cooked to?

    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.

    pork chops cooked in air fryer

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    air fryer pork chops on a speckled plate

    Air Fryer Pork Chops

    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.
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: air fryer, air fryer pork chops, air fryer recipe, pork chop seasoning
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 16 minutes
    Total Time: 21 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 229kcal
    Author: Courtney

    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
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    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

    Remember that thin pork chops cooked in the air fryer will get a little overcooked so we suggest watching them closely.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 229kcal | Protein: 29g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 355mg | Potassium: 499mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.8mg

    The nutritional information is automatically calculated and can vary based ingredients and products used. If the nutrition numbers are important for you we recommend calculating them yourself.

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    Family, Food, and Photography are Courtney's passions and you'll see all of that on this blog. She is happily married to her husband Chris and together they have two amazing kiddos!

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    Comments

    1. Alli

      September 29, 2018 at 7:57 am

      This sounds fabulous. I have to start using my air fryer more! I can’t wait to try this!

      Reply
    2. Krissy Allori

      September 29, 2018 at 9:18 am

      Pork chops are one of those meals that don’t taste good unless you cook them perfectly. Your air fried pork chops look absolutely moist and delicious!

      Reply
    3. Julie

      September 29, 2018 at 9:28 am

      I can’t wait to try this recipe! Finally a healthier version of one of my favorite recipes!

      Reply
    4. Jessica

      September 29, 2018 at 11:58 am

      Oh my gosh these are amazing! Thank you so much!

      Reply
    5. Jamielyn

      September 29, 2018 at 12:39 pm

      Love that these are made in the air fryer! So much healthier than fried and just as delicious!

      Reply
    6. Danica

      January 06, 2019 at 10:51 pm

      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!!!

      Reply
      • Courtney Lopez

        January 08, 2019 at 10:54 am

        So glad you enjoyed! Our family loves this rub too – it’s perfection 🙂

      • Courtney

        August 24, 2019 at 6:57 pm

        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.

      • Courtney Lopez

        August 25, 2019 at 6:52 pm

        5 mins per side for thin and 8 minutes per side for thick 🙂

    7. Lorraine Flint

      June 12, 2019 at 10:07 pm

      You said per side, but you shouldn’t have to flip them in the air fryer?

      Reply
      • Courtney Lopez

        June 13, 2019 at 9:45 am

        We recommend flipping for even browning. 🙂 Some air fryers won’t brown both sides evenly if yours does you don’t need to flip.

    8. Sue Long

      January 14, 2020 at 9:58 am

      Your Air Fried Pork Chops were delicious!!

      Reply
      • Courtney Lopez

        January 14, 2020 at 3:56 pm

        Thank you! So glad you enjoyed 😀

    9. herb

      April 17, 2020 at 4:51 pm

      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

      Reply
      • Courtney Lopez

        April 18, 2020 at 11:27 am

        We hope you love it!! 🙂

    10. Katy

      February 05, 2022 at 8:50 pm

      I wonder if it would be just as good without the sugar. I can’t have any on my diet. ☹️

      Reply
      • Courtney

        February 05, 2022 at 8:53 pm

        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. 🙂

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