Perfectly crispy, golden brown air fryer bone-in pork chops have a juicy, flavorful, and tender center that will melt in your mouth. They're a Whole Lotta Yum and take just 10 minutes to cook!
These Air Fryer Pork Chops are so juicy!
A flavorful and healthy alternative to traditional pan fried, grilled, or baked pork chops. Air fryer pork chops are tender and juicy on the inside and crisp on the outside. Seasoned with simple herbs, spices, and a bit of brown sugar, which is totally optional.
These are healthy, low carb, keto friendly, and gluten free with a delicious and flavorful pork rub.
Delicious! 🤗 First time I used my air fryer. After making this it won’t be the last! The meat was juicy, Tinder, Crunchy on the edges. So glad I tried it!!!! ~ S
I don't know about y'all, but this pork chop recipe is going in my archive. This is the go to recipe right here, I love it! 😏❤ ~ A
These are so good! Can’t stop making them 😁 ~ J
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What you'll need
- Bone-in pork chops - This recipe works with room temperature bone-in chops, thick pork chops, thin pork chops as well as boneless pork chops.
- Brown sugar - Light brown sugar will also work for this recipe or you can use a sugar-free alternative like golden monk fruit.
- Paprika - This will complement the sweetness of the brown sugar. I used smoked paprika for this recipe.
- Italian seasoning - Italian seasoning is a blend of herbs that will elevate this dish.
- Garlic powder - You can use a teaspoon of onion powder instead of garlic powder. I sometimes use both.
- Salt and black pepper - Add these to taste
- Olive oil - Feel free to use avocado oil or your favorite cooking oil. Try using a cooking spray to help to avoid using too much oil.
How to Cook Bone In Pork Chops In an Air Fryer
Step 1. Make the seasoning rub. In a small bowl combine brown sugar, paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Step 2. Prep the chops. Pat both sides of your bone-in pork chops or boneless pork chops dry with a paper towel and then brush all the sides with oil.
Step 3. Generously season all sides of the pork chops with the rub mix. You can spritz the chops with olive oil if you'd like too.
Step 4. Place the pork chops in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry them at 400 F for 9-10 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.
The pork chops are ready when the thickest part of the chop reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees when tested using an instant-read meat thermometer and the outside is a crisp golden brown.
Let your delicious pork chops rest for about 10 minutes before serving them with your favorite side dishes!
Jenni's tips
- Letting the pork chops rest for 5-10 after air frying will let the juices redistribute throughout the piece of meat.
- Leftovers will last up tot 4-5 days in the fridge.
- Feel free to just use our pork chop cooking time and temperature and season the chops with your favorite store-bought seasoning.
What to serve with
- Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables
- Maple Roasted Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts
- Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
- Keto Mac and Cheese
FAQ's
Pork chops are done when the internal temperature of the meat reaches 145 F. You can also check the doneness by cutting into the thickest part of the meat with a knife. If the meat is still pink, or the juices inside are cloudy, it's not fully cooked and needs more time in the air fryer.
According to the USDA, a freshly cooked pork chop that has reached the recommended 145 degrees, has been cooked properly, and rested for a few minutes can still appear pink on the inside and be safe to eat.
You can cook frozen chops in the air fryer. The cooking time will all depend on how thick your pork chops are or if they're frozen and stuck together. If they're stuck together you'll want to air fry them until you can safely pull them apart. At this time you can season them how you wish and continue air frying until they've reached 145 F.
More air fryer pork chops
- Pork Steak in Air Fryer
- Pork Tenderloin in Air Fryer
- Boneless Pork Chops in Air Fryer
- Crispy Frozen Egg Rolls with Pork in Air Fryer
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Recipe
Juicy Air Fryer Pork Chops (Bone-In)
Ingredients
- 2 Bone-in pork chops
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar or golden monkfruit for sugar free/low carb
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine brown sugar, paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Set the rub aside.
- Pat both sides of your bone-in pork chops or boneless pork chops dry with a paper towel and then brush all the sides with oil.
- Season all sides of the chops generously with the seasoning rub for the best results. As an optional step, you can spritz the pork with olive oil spray.
- Place the pork chops inside in a single layer. Set the air fryer temperature to 400 degrees and 10 minutes.
- Cook the pork chops for 5 minutes and then flip. Continue to cook them for another 4 minutes. The pork chops are ready when the thickest part of the chop reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees when tested using an instant-read thermometer or meat thermometer.
- Let your juicy pork chops rest for about 10 minutes before serving them with your favorite side.
James says
Very good, but I think it would be better without the sugar. Too much sweetness (I cut the sugar by half and it as still too sweet for my wife’s taste.) I’ll make it again, but without the sweetener.
Michelle says
Absolutely delicious and so easy to make! Thank you!!!!
Jeanette Wozniak says
Do you preheat the airfryer to 400 or just turn it in when you put the chops in?
Kathy Chernicky says
Excellent!!