Air fryer pork chops make the most tender and juicy pork chops you’ll ever have! With just oil and a simple rib rub, these air fryer pork chops have no breading, and you won’t even need it since these have so much flavor.
The high heat and quick cook time seal in the juices in this air fryer pork chops recipe. Not only are the boneless pork chops gluten-free, but they’re also paleo, low carb, and keto air fryer pork chops too.
If you just got an air fryer and are looking for more recipes, then you’ll definitely want to check out our others like our super crispy air fryer chicken wings, air fryer turkey breast, and air fryer roasted potatoes.
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Air Fryer Pork Chops Recipe
Why You’ll LOVE these air fryer pork chops
- They are SO juicy, we were actually incredibly impressed
- In less than 20 minutes, dinner is on the table which makes these perfect for weeknights
- These are low carb, keto, paleo, and gluten-free since there’s no breading
- The pork chops are seasoned with easy ingredients you probably already have
Air Fryer Pork Chops (No Breading)
We’ve been experimenting with both air fryer pork chops with breading and air fryer pork chops no breading. To be honest, the air fryer boneless pork chops in just a simple pork rub mix with olive oil were our favorite.
If you have a smaller air fryer, you might just need to make 2 chops at a time. It’s important to leave a little space in between each chop when you’re baking them, so you don’t want the pork to be squished together in the pan.
And again, making air fryer pork chops with no breading makes this recipe much more versatile and accommodates many diets and food restrictions.
- 2-4 boneless pork chops (1 1/2 lb for 4 chops)
- 2 Tbsp+ pork rub (or homemade version)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
You can use your favorite store-bought rib rub mix or our easy recipe. This is the exact same dry rub for pork recipe we also used in our oven-baked baby back ribs and instant pot country-style ribs.
We love to make our own meat rub mixes since they’re so easy, and they don’t have artificial ingredients or sugar. I know pork chops aren’t technically ribs, but I can assure you the rib mix goes well with all cuts of pork and using it on the air fried pork chops recipe was so delicious!
The ingredients for the homemade pork rub are cumin, chili powder, ground garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and sweetener (we used stevia).
How to Make Airfryer Pork Chops
Cooking airfryer pork chops is super simple! Many people struggle with pork chops and dry them out or overcook them. Learning how to cook air fryer pork chops makes mastering them as easy as can be.
The boneless pork chops in an air fryer took 3 minutes to preheat, 12 minutes to cook, and 5 minutes to rest. If you have bone-in pork chops, follow the recipe just cook the pork chops a little longer until cooked through.
The air fryer pork chops recipe cooking steps are similar to all of our air fryer dishes, coat both sides of the protein with a little oil and seasoning, roast on one side, then flip halfway to get both sides nice and crisp. It’s hard to believe you can cook super moist pork chops in under 20 minutes.
Prep the Chops
Make our homemade pork rub mix if you’re making your own. The recipe makes a lot more than you’ll need for this one dish, but it’ll keep for many months in a mason jar or small covered dish.
Brush both sides of the pork chops with olive oil. You’ll use about 1 Tbsp+ of olive oil for 4 boneless pork chops.
Spread pork rub seasoning on both sides of the pork chops. It works well to gently press the rub into the pork chops to help get the seasoning to stick.
Air Fryer Pork Chops Temperature
We cooked this on 400F, you might see other recipes that cook the chops at a lower temperature, but one of the secrets to juicy meat is the high temperature and quick cook time!
Cook air fryer pork chops at 400F is truly the best temperature for tender and moist meat.
Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to help make clean-up easier.
Put 2-4 boneless pork chops into the air fryer basket.
Air Fryer Pork Chops Cook Time
Cook the air fryer pork chops for 7 minutes on one side.
Flip them over and continue cooking for 5 more minutes. We couldn’t believe we had perfect juicy and tender pork chops after 12 minutes of cooking!
If you’re baking 4 pork chops in an air fryer, make sure to flip and ROTATE the pan to ensure an even cooking time. Meaning, the pork chops that were in the front for the first 7 minutes, don’t just flip them, but also put them in the back of the pan for when they finish cooking.
The air-fried pork chops are done cooking when the internal temperature in the center of the meat is 145F. Different air fryer models might vary in their wattage, which could mean some air fryers cook a little slower than others. It’s super important to keep an eye on the temperature to get the hang of how long to cook pork chops in air fryer in your exact model.
Remove the chops from the air fryer and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. This is a critical step and one of the reasons many people don’t end up with juicy chops. It takes at least 5 minutes for the juices to redistribute evenly throughout the meat and make every bite juicy and moist.
For a little comparison, the photo below was taken right after I removed the pork chops from the air fryer. You can see that there’s very little pooled juices. They still look SO tasty! But compare it to the photo above, that was taken about 5 minutes of letting the pork rest and when I cut into it, yummy juices came spilling out. Resting makes such a difference!
Enjoy!
Other Air Fryer Recipes You’ll Love
- Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe
- Air Fryer Turkey Breast Recipe
- Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes
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Juicy Air Fryer Pork Chops with Rub
Air fryer pork chops make the most tender and juicy pork chops you'll ever have! With just oil and a simple rib rub, these air fryer pork chops have no breading, and you won't even need it since these have so much flavor.
The high heat and quick cook time seal in the juices in this air fryer pork chops recipe. Not only are the boneless pork chops gluten-free, but they're also paleo, low carb, and keto air fryer pork chops too.
Ingredients
- 2-4 boneless pork chops (1 1/2 lb for 4 chops)
- 2 Tbsp+ pork rub (or homemade version)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Brush both sides of the pork chops with olive oil. You'll use about 1 Tbsp+ of olive oil for 4 boneless pork chops.
- Spread pork rub seasoning on both sides of the pork chops. It works well to gently press the rub into the pork chops to help get the seasoning to stick.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to help make clean-up easier.
- Put 2-4 boneless pork chops into the air fryer basket.
- Set the temperature setting to 400F.
- Cook the air fryer pork chops for 7 minutes on one side.Â
- Flip them over and continue cooking for 5 more minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145F.
- If you're baking 4 pork chops in an air fryer, make sure to flip and ROTATE the pan to ensure an even cooking time. Meaning, the pork chops that were in the front for the first 7 minutes, don't just flip them, but also put them in the back of the pan for when they finish cooking.
- Let rest 5+ minutes before serving. Very important!
- Enjoy!
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Charlotte Fenton says
I can’t find what setting to cook these chops on anywhere in your recipe. Bake, roast, grill? Please advise.
WholeLottaYum says
It’s the air fryer setting on the Air Fryer. You could use the Bake setting as well but it might take a little longer to cook.
Sheryl U. says
I might’ve missed it, I read back through and can’t find it though. 🙂 How much of each spice do you use to make the rub? I saw what the ingredients are, just not amounts. Also, I’m using breakfast chops so they are super thin. Recommendation for reducing cook time? Thank you for this recipe!
WholeLottaYum says
The rub is a separate recipe! The link will take you to that post if you want to make homemade rub.
Carol Reyes says
I made the pork chops for the first time in the air fryer and it turned out perfect. I used a smoked applewood rub I had on hand and cooked the recommended temperature and time. They were soooo juicy, not dry at all. I think the 5-minute rest after cooking is key also. This recipe is now my favorite way to cook pork chops without the breading and frying.
WholeLottaYum says
Carol, smoked applewood rub sounds amazing! With a good rub and an air fryer, no breading is needed!
Cathy j says
I made these air fryer pork chops and they were the most delicious juiciest pork chops i have ever made. Thank you for the recipe!.
WholeLottaYum says
Thanks Cathy! I’m so glad you loved the air fryer pork chops!