Description
Cook boneless or bone-in pork chops in your air fryer for tender, juicy meat with a satisfyingly crisp exterior. This recipe is fast and simple for any weeknight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 thick-cut pork chops (about 1 inch thick, bone-in or boneless)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra crust)
Instructions
- Pat the pork chops completely dry using paper towels. This step helps achieve a crisp exterior.
- In a small bowl, mix the salt, paprika, garlic powder, thyme, and black pepper to create the spice rub.
- Rub the olive oil evenly over all surfaces of the pork chops.
- Sprinkle the spice rub mixture over the chops, pressing gently so the seasoning adheres. If using Parmesan, press it onto the exterior surfaces now.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes.
- Place the seasoned pork chops in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 10 minutes.
- Flip the pork chops carefully. Continue to air fry for another 4 to 7 minutes, depending on thickness, until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove the chops from the air fryer and let them rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For thinner chops (under 3/4 inch), reduce the total cook time by 2 to 4 minutes.
- Use a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part to check for doneness (145 degrees Fahrenheit is safe and juicy).
- If you prefer a slightly thicker crust, you can lightly dust the oiled chops with a thin layer of flour before applying the spice rub.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 14 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 105