PrintJuicy and Crispy Air Fryer Pork Chops for Quick Weeknight Dinner
I’m Alex, and I believe incredible food doesn’t need to be complicated. These air fryer pork chops deliver juicy, tender meat with a perfect crispy exterior, making them your new go-to for an easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Pat the pork chops completely dry using paper towels. This step helps achieve a crispy exterior.
- In a small bowl, mix together the salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and black pepper to create your seasoning rub.
- Brush both sides of each pork chop lightly with the olive oil.
- Generously coat both sides of the pork chops with the seasoning rub, pressing it gently into the meat.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C) for 5 minutes.
- Place the seasoned pork chops in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the basket; work in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 10 minutes.
- Flip the pork chops and continue to air fry for another 4 to 7 minutes, depending on thickness, until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C) for juicy results.
- Remove the pork chops from the air fryer and let them rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before serving. The temperature will rise to a safe 145°F (63°C) during resting.
Notes
- For bone-in chops, you might need 1-2 minutes more cook time than boneless cuts.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to prevent overcooking and dryness.
- This simple seasoning works well for both thick and thin cuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 105