The Ultimate Crispy & Juicy No-Breading Air Fryer Pork Chops
Make perfectly tender and juicy pork chops with a crispy exterior using your air fryer. This simple, no-breading recipe is fast enough for any weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 14 min
- Total Time: 19 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (about 1 inch thick) boneless or bone-in pork loin chops
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 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, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, thyme, and black pepper to create your seasoning blend.
- Lightly brush both sides of each pork chop with the oil.
- Sprinkle the seasoning blend evenly over all surfaces of the pork chops, pressing gently so the seasoning adheres.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Place the seasoned pork chops in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 10 to 14 minutes, flipping the chops halfway through the cooking time. The exact time depends on the thickness of your chops.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. Pork is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) in the thickest part.
- Remove the pork chops from the air fryer and let them rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping them tender.
Notes
- For bone-in chops, you may need 1 to 2 minutes more cooking time.
- If you prefer a slight sweetness, add 1/2 teaspoon of brown sugar to the seasoning mix for a caramelized crust.
- This recipe works well for pork loin chops or thick-cut boneless chops.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 105