Make juicy Air Fryer Pork Chops with this simple recipe! A few simple ingredients like boneless pork chops, oil, and my homemade spicy rub create super juicy chops that are perfect for pairing with your favorite sides.
Check out other delicious air fryer recipes like this Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin, Air Fryer Bacon, and JUICY Air Fryer Chicken Breast!
Table of Contents
- Why we love to air fry pork chops:
- What others are saying:
- Air Fryer Pork Chop Ingredients:
- What kind of pork chops is best?
- How to make air-fried pork chops:
- Tips for Success
- Variations and Substitutions
- How to store leftover pork chops:
- Serving suggestions:
- More air fryer recipes you’ll love:
- Air Fryer Pork Chops Recipe
We’re talking about our air fryer love again today, and these juicy Air Fryer Pork Chops are sure to make any skeptic a believer!
Pork chops can be tricky to cook because they can so easily be overcooked. In the air fryer though? They are so juicy and perfect every time.
Within 25 minutes, you’ll have a delicious dinner for busy weeknights. Serve it up with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Green Beans and one of Mom’s Homemade Buns for a balanced meal!
Why we love to air fry pork chops:
- Simple: All you need for this recipe is boneless pork chops, seasonings, and oil. It’s a super easy recipe that you’ll want to keep on repeat!
- Less mess: No need to stand around the stovetop to cook the best pork chops! The air fryer does all the heavy lifting for you, which means less clean up.
- Versatile: Serve these delicious pork chops with whatever you like for an easy meal!
What others are saying:
“What a great idea! Whenever I grill chops the whole kitchen is filled with smoke so this is perfect.” Amanda
Air Fryer Pork Chop Ingredients:
- Thick-cut boneless pork chops: I prefer boneless pork chops for this recipe because they cook a little more quickly than bone-in chops.
- Oil: I used canola oil for this recipe, but any oil will work.
- Simple seasonings: Brown sugar, seasoning salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, ground mustard, pepper, and paprika make an incredibly flavorful rub. You can swap for simple salt and pepper or your favorite seasoning mixture if you like!
What kind of pork chops is best?
I like to look for a nice thick, boneless pork chop, at least 1 to 1.5 inches thick or as I can find. They will shrink down a bit as they cook in the air fryer.
You can definitely use bone-in pork chops here, but they will take longer to cook so be sure to check with a meat thermometer.
If your pork chops are less than 1″ thick, they will cook more quickly, so it’s important to reduce and check them earlier so they are not overcooked.
How to make air-fried pork chops:
The air fryer does all the work in this recipe! Check out the recipe card for the full list of recipe instructions.
- Add the seasoning rub ingredients in a small bowl and mix.
- Coat the pork chops in the mixture.
- Place seasoned pork chops in the air fryer basket.
- Cook until done. Serve with your favorite sides!
Tips for Success
- Pat your pork chops dry with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture! This will help the outside of the pork chops crisp up instead of steaming.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket! Place the pork chops in a single layer to promote even cooking.
Variations and Substitutions
- Add some spice: Add a bit of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the seasoning mix for a kick.
- Fresh herbs: Swap in fresh thyme or rosemary for a fragrant, savory flavor.
- Smoky: Use smoked paprika instead of regular paprika to add depth to the flavor.
How to store leftover pork chops:
Place leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months. Just let the chops thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating in the air fryer at 380ºF for 3-5 minutes.
Serving suggestions:
Air Fryer Pork Chops pair perfectly with creamy Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes or Baked Rice and a fresh, crunchy Broccoli Salad. Take it up a notch with my Homemade Dinner Rolls or Cheesy Garlic Bread to round out the meal!
More air fryer recipes you’ll love:
- Air Fryer Baked Potato — the crispiest skin!
- JUICY Air Fryer Chicken Breasts — my favorite way to cook chicken.
- Air Fryer Meatballs — cook in 7 minutes!
- Air Fryer Quesadilla — a quick snack or lunch.
Air Fryer Pork Chops
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
- 4 thick cut boneless pork chops about 1″ thick room temperature
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1½ teaspoons seasoning salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon ground mustard
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon oil
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 380℉
- Trim fat or make a few slices through the fat strip on each pork chop with a sharp knife (this will prevent them from curling up).
- Drizzle oil on pork chops. Combine brown sugar, seasoning salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, ground mustard, pepper and paprika. Sprinkle evenly over pork chops.
- Spray basket of air fryer with non-aerosol cooking spray (or brush lightly with additional oil)
- Place seasoned pork chops in basket and cook for 10-15 minutes. (*Note that thinner pork chops will cook more quickly. Check the temperature at the 10 minute mark — if they are nearing 145 degrees F then cook just a couple minutes more. The cook time will depend on the thickness of your pork chops)
- Serve hot with your choice of sides.
Notes
- Brown Sugar: this doesn’t make the pork chops very sweet, but does add some sweetness. If you don’t like sweet meat, you can reduce to 1 tablespoon.
- Seasoning salt: is a mixture of salt and other seasonings, so do not substitute with an equal amount of salt. If you don’t have seasoning salt, add ¾ to 1 teaspoon salt.
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Carolyn Laco says
I have not yet, but will use bone-in rib chops, which are great breaded and baked or grilled. A little more frying time will be no problem for me. Look forward to trying these in my air fryer! Thank you, Ashley!
PS I will get thicker ones as you suggest…
Ashley Fehr says
Enjoy!
ann h. klestadt says
I just got a French door air fryer. Please send me recipes for an air fryer and slow cooker.
Bemi says
I haven’t tried this recipe yet but will. Can I use my oven air fryer setting for this? We have 6 people in the house.
Ashley Fehr says
I don’t have any experience with the air fryer oven setting but I imagine it would work similarly.
Gwenyth says
I only had a thin cut boneless chop so adjusted cooking time to 10 minutes in total. They got a nice sear around the edge in that cooking time and were not dry. My 3 year old grand daughter said they were good so that is a win..
The Recipe Rebel says
Hi Gwenyth! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
Angel says
I’m trying them right now in the air fryer and they look so good can’t wait to eat them
Ashley Fehr says
I hope you enjoyed them!
Angel says
I’m going to give it a try
Amanda Wren-Grimwood says
What a great idea! Whenever I grill chops the whole kitchen is filled with smoke so this is perfect.
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Amanda!
Kay says
First time making pork chops in the air fryer, they came out so much better than normal!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Kay!
Beth says
These look so yummy and perfect! I can’t wait to give this a try! So excited!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Beth!
Shashi says
Wow – you have air fried these pork chops to perfection! They look so juicy! YUM!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Shashi!
Cynthia | What A Girl Eats says
Pork chops can tend to be dry, but yours look so moist and delicious! I love the air-fryer for things like this.
Ashley Fehr says
It’s the best!