Air Fryer Pork Chops
These Air Fryer Pork Chops are incredibly juicy, flavorful, and easy to make. Let’s get started!
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Why You Will Love Air Fryer Pork Chops
Ingredients Needed For Easy Air Fryer Pork Chops Recipe
Ingredient quantities for these easy pork chops are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Boneless, thin-sliced pork chops
- Olive oil
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
How To Make Pork Chops in the Air Fryer (Quick Overview)
The steps below are just a quick overview of how to make the recipe. The full process in detail is located in the recipe card at the end of the post.
If it’s a feature on your air fryer, preheat it to 375 F.
Don’t skip the pre-heating step! This helps your pork chops cook faster and more evenly.
Mix all dry ingredients in a small bowl. Evenly coat pork chops with olive oil and seasoning on both sides. Place them into your air fryer basket, spacing them out as much as possible.
Cook for 4 minutes, flip, and cook for another 3 minutes. Check the temperature and return the pork chops to the air fryer as needed until the internal temperature reaches the 145-160 F range.
Pork Chops Temperature Tip 🌡
Did you know that pork chops are safe to eat, according to the USDA, at only 145 F (with 3 minutes rest time)? But they also say: “For reasons of personal preference, you may choose to cook to higher temperatures.”
- 145 F to 150 F is Medium Rare
- 150 F to 155 F is Medium
- 155 F to 160 F is Medium-Well
- 160 F+ is Well
I like to cook to about 150 F, but feel free to cook to your (safe) temperature of choice!
Let your chops rest for three minutes before slicing them and serving. Serve topped with pan juices.
More Air Fryer Recipes
- Make chicken thighs in the air fryer with this easy recipe you will love, or change it up a bit with these garlic and parmesan chicken thighs. This is a hugely popular dinner recipe!
- For those football game day menus, make chicken wings in the air fryer and the praise will be heaped upon you. 😍 And don’t stop there, you can make buffalo wings in the air fryer and lemon pepper wings in the air fryer too!
- You can even make juicy chicken breasts in the air fryer, or check even more air fryer chicken recipes if you’re in the mood for something else.
I hope you love these air fryer pork chops!
Side Dishes to Serve with Pork Chops
- Bacon and green beans go great with pork chops, including these grilled pork chops.
- Don’t just do vegetables, do oven-roasted vegetables. You will be shocked when you get compliments for making a vegetable dish that tastes so good!
- And you can go seasonal and make baked zucchini and squash, zucchini casserole, or squash casserole. Both delicious and easy to make!
- Broccoli salad is quick to make and very delicious. 🥦
- And don’t forget the air fryer sweet potato fries!
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Air Fryer Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, thin-sliced pork chops
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tbsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- If a feature on your air fryer, preheat it to 375°F. (If not, turn it on to 375°F for 4-5 minutes before placing the pork chops in the air fryer.)
- In a small bowl, mix all dry ingredients.
- Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel and coat them evenly with olive oil on both sides. Place them in a bowl or on a plate.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture on both sides of the pork chops and rub it in for even coverage.
- Transfer the pork chops to the pre-heated air fryer basket and cook for 4 minutes.
- Turn the pork chops using tongs and cook for another 3 minutes. Check temperature and return the pork chops to the air fryer as needed until the internal temperature reaches the 145-160 F range (I cook to about 150 F; see notes).
- Remove the pork chops from the air fryer and let rest for 3 minutes before cutting and serving, topped with pan juices.
Notes
- 145 F to 150 F is Medium Rare
- 150 F to 155 F is Medium
- 155 F to 160 F is Medium-Well
- 160 F+ is Well
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition Estimates are per serving and included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed.
