Best Air Fryer Pork Chops Recipe

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Best Air Fryer Pork Chops Recipe

The best air fryer pork chops recipe! This air fryer bone in Pork chops are easy and quick to make. They are delicious, juicy, moist, and full of flavors. The short cook time makes it perfect for weekdays and weekend meals. Learn how to make pork chops in air fryer.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer bone in pork chops, air fryer pork chops, how long to cook pork chops, pork chops in air fryer

Servings:

Calories: 249kcal

Author: K's Cuisine

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

2 Pork chops Bone in
1 tbsp black pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon chilli powder
1 tbsp brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Combine ingredients(salt, black pepper, paprika, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder) for the dry rub in a bowl.
Preheat the Air Fryer to 380^o F/190C. ( Do not skip this step).
Rinse pork chops with cool water and pat dry with a paper towel. If you have time, put the pork chops in the fridge to marinate for a few hours.
Rub oil on pork chops and season both sides with the rub.
Put the seasoned pork chops in the Air fryer basket in a single layer.
Air Fry pork chops for 10-12 minutes at 380F/190C. Cook for 5-6 minutes, flip and cook for another 5- 6 minutes. Check the internal temperature of pork chops. The internal temperature should be 145^oF.
Bring the pork chops out of the air fryer, and let them rest for 3 minutes.
Enjoy with any side of your choice.

Notes

Tips

Marinate the pork chops for 45 minutes or up to 8 hours prior to cooking if possible.
Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. Arrange pork chops in a single file and not on top of each other.
Cooking time may vary based on the air fryer model, the thickness of pork chops.
Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature for doneness.
Adjust seasoning quantity based on personal preferences.
Double or adjust the recipe if making more. Cook in a single layer in batches.
Do not use Aerosol, use a spray bottle or brush to apply oil to food.
Clean air fryer basket tray after each batch if not using parchment paper to avoid smoking.

How Long To Cook Pork Chops in Air Fryer

The cook time for pork chops in the air fryer is dependent on a number of factors. Thinner pork chops cook faster than thicker ones. Boneless pork chops would also cook faster than bone in pork chops.

To cook bone-in pork chops in the air fryer takes between 10-12 minutes at a temperature of 380^oF/ 190C.

An easy safe way to avoid undercooking or overcooking is to use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of pork chops. The USDA recommends cooking pork chops to an internal temperature of 145F and letting them rest for 3 minutes.

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