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Air Fryer Pork Chops
These Air Fryer Pork Chops come out juicy in the middle with golden, seasoned edges in about 15 minutes. A quick rub of olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powder is all it takes. No breading, one flip, and a thermometer to tell you when they are done.
Servings 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops 1 inch thick (6 to 8 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
Prep the chops
- Preheat the air fryer to 400º Fahrenheit for 5 minutes.
- Pat the pork chops completely dry on both sides with paper towels.
- Stir together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder in a small bowl.
- Rub both sides of each chop with olive oil. Sprinkle the seasoning over both sides and press it gently into the meat.
Air fry
- Arrange the chops in a single layer with a little space between them. Work in batches if needed.
- Cook for 6 minutes. Flip and cook 5 to 9 minutes more, until an instant-read thermometer in the thickest part reads 145º Fahrenheit.
- Remove each chop as it reaches temperature. Give the others another 1 to 2 minutes before checking again.
Rest and serve
- Transfer the chops to a plate, tent loosely with foil, and rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
FOOD SAFETY
USDA guidance for pork chops is 145º Fahrenheit measured before the chops leave the heat, followed by a 3-minute rest. The 5-minute rest here covers it.Chops of different weights finish at different times. Pull each one at 145º Fahrenheit and keep the rest going.