These Air Fryer Pork Chops have no breading and are a delicious, quick, and easy way to get a tasty dinner on the table with minimal effort. Pork chops are rubbed with a simple spice mixture, then cooked in the air fryer until they are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Serve these juicy chops with your favorite sides for a complete meal.
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- This recipe is so easy to make! It only takes a few minutes to prepare the pork chops, and then they cook quickly in the air fryer.
- Pork chops are rubbed with a simple homemade pork rub mixture, then cooked in the air fryer until they are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. No breading is required!
- These juicy pork chops are an excellent option for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Serve them with your favorite sides for a complete meal.
- Just a few simple ingredients for the most amazing results.
Ingredients
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- boneless pork chops: bone-in pork chops can be used
- olive oil: avocado oil or your favorite oil can be used.
- homemade pork dry rub: This pork rub is our favorite but any seasoning blend can be used for juicy pork chops.
Equipment
Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 380°F/193°C.
- While the air fryer preheats rub or brush olive oil all over the pork chops.
- Then sprinkle the pork rub all over the pork chops. Let the pork chops sit while the air fryer heats up.
- Once the air fryer is preheated, remove the basket and give it a light spray with the non-stick cooking spray. Place the pork chops in the air fryer basket.
- Place the basket back in place in the air fryer. Set the temperature at 380°F/193°C, for 12 minutes, flip the pork chops halfway through. The pork chops will read 145°F/63°C when done.
- Ready to serve with your favorite side dishes.
Storage
Leftover pork chops can be stored in the fridge for up to three days.
To reheat air fryer pork chops, set the air fryer to 370°F/187°C for 3-5 minutes or until heated all the way through. Do not overcook the pork chops or they will dry out.
Expert Tips
Expert Tip: For this air fryer pork chops recipe I use 5-ounce boneless pork chops that were about ½ inch thick. The thickness of the pork chops will affect cooking time. If you are using a thicker or larger pork chops you will need to add one minute to the cooking time. Make sure the internal temperature of the meat reaches 145 degrees.
- My best advice is to always use a meat thermometer to get the exact temperature for the best pork chops, every time.
Frequently Asked Questions
For boneless pork chops that are ½-inch thick, it will take 12 minutes in the air fryer at 380°F/193°C.
Yes, you can cook frozen pork chops in the air fryer, however, you will need to add at least three minutes to the cooking time.
If you overcook the pork chops, they will become tough. Use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness. Pork chops are done when they reach an internal temperature of 145°F/62°C.
The homemade rub is made with smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, paprika, thyme, ground mustard, cinnamon, kosher salt, and black pepper. It is super simple and great on any cut of pork.
Variations
Here are a few variations of this recipe:
Pork Chops with Chipotle BBQ Sauce - After the pork chops are cooked, brush them with your favorite BBQ sauce.
Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops - Before cooking pork chops in the air fryer, coat them with grated Parmesan cheese.
Honey Garlic Pork Chops - In a small bowl whisk together ¼ cup honey, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon soy sauce. Rub this mixture all over the pork chops before cooking.
Serving Suggestions
- Are you looking for a cheesy side dish to serve with this air fryer pork chop recipe? This Cheesy Green Beans Casserole is just the side dish that you are looking for.
- This Bacon Ranch Potato Salad recipe is the perfect side dish to serve with easy proteins like these air fryer pork chops, with no breading.
- Copycat Crumbl Heath Cake Cookies are a homemade version of the popular Crumbl Cookies. These cookies are soft, chewy, and full of Heath toffee bits. They are the perfect cookie for any occasion!
- Some of my simple side dishes to pair with these juicy air fryer pork chops would be these tender Brussels Sprouts with Proscuitto, Roasted Green Beans,Roasted Asparagus with Lemon, and Broccoli with Garlic.
- Do you love potatoes? Try these roasted potatoes for a delicious and hearty side dish. Another family favorite is our Garlic Roasted Red Potatoes.
- If you want a BBQ theme, try our Roasted Corn as a simple delicious side dish.
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Air Fryer Pork Chops Recipe
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- As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
Ingredients
- 4(5) ounce pork chops, boneless Note 1
- 1 teaspoon olive oil Note 2
- 2 teaspoons homemade pork rub
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 380°F/193°C.
- While the air fryer preheats rub or brush the olive oil all over the pork chops.
- Then sprinkle the pork rub all over the pork chops. Let the pork chops sit while the air fryer heats up.
- Once the air fryer is preheated, remove the basket and give it a light spray with the non-stick cooking spray. Place the pork chops in the basket.
- Place the basket back in place in the air fryer. Set the temperature at 380°F/193.33°C, for 12 minutes, flip the pork chops halfway through. The pork chops will read 145°F/63°C when done.
- Ready to serve with your favorite side dishes.
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