These Air Fryer Pork Chops are a fool-proof way to make juicy and tender pork chops. My air fryer keeps them juicy inside while giving them a nicely browned crust on the outside. No more dry or tough pork chops and they cook in less than 15 minutes for the perfect weeknight dinner.
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Helpful Reader Review
“The juiciest pork chops I ever had! And that seasoning 👌🏼 just added more salt and it was amazing. Thank you for the recipe! I doubt I’ll ever make them any other way.” – Angi ★★★★★
Easy Air Fryer Pork Chops Recipe
When I first got an Air Fryer, this Air Fryer Pork Chops recipe was one of the first things I cooked. Pork Chops have always been some of my favorite pork dinners because they’re leaner and cheaper cuts of meat with crowd-pleasing flavor. But pork chops can be finicky and easily overcooked.
I wanted something fool-proof and easier for those hectic nights. This recipe always comes out perfectly juicy with a yummy crust from the homemade dry rub. Whip up some Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Broccoli, and you have a satisfying meal in no time!
I know you’ll love cooking pork chops in the air fryer since it’s faster, easier, and tastier! An air fryer is a great option for cooking all of your favorite fried recipes without the extra grease and it’s much faster than baking. We love air fryer recipes from Air Fryer Chicken Wings to Air Fryer Bacon and now these pork chops!
Ingredients for Air Fryer Pork Chops
My easy Air Fryer Pork Chops recipe makes a succulent, tasty dish using just the pork chops and a combination of my favorite seasonings most of which you probably already have in your cabinet.
- Pork Chops – We use 1/2″ boneless pork chops for ease and price, but you can use bone-in pork chops if you prefer (check out my note below about adjusting the cooking time for thickness and bone-in). When buying, look for a pink color with specs of white throughout. Those white specs are fat that will keep the meat tender and flavorful when cooking.
- Best Seasoning for Pork Chops – salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. This is my go-to seasoning, but the mild taste of pork chops means nearly any seasoning will work. You can substitute your favorite seasoning or a pre-made mix, like steak seasoning, all-purpose, taco seasoning, or even Old Bay. For a kick, add a few red pepper flakes.
Pro Tip:
To substitute bone-in pork chops or thick-cut pork chops, add 2-3 minutes of cooking time for the bone and add an extra minute if the chops are thicker.
How to Make Air Fryer Pork Chops
It doesn’t get any easier than this Air Fryer Pork Chops recipe. Mix the spices, season the meat, and Air Fry. The Air Frying is quick and leaves your food crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
- Preheat the air fryer for about 5 minutes to reach 380°F. It’s not always necessary to preheat the air fryer, but this step is important to get that delicious crust on the meat.
- Spray oil on both sides of the pork chop to hold onto the seasoning and make a better crust. (You can skip this step if you prefer to go without the oil)
- Season the pork chops on all sides by combining the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl and then rubbing the mix over each side of the pork chop.
- Cook the pork chops in the basket of the air fryer for 10-15 minutes, being sure to flip them halfway. Parchment paper is optional, but if you’re going to use it, make sure perforated for air to circulate. You can make your own by cutting a sheet of parchment paper and punching holes with a hole puncher.
Natasha’s Pro Tip:
If you are using a toaster oven-style air fryer, you may need to adjust the cooking time. These tend to cook foods faster than a basket-style air fryer. If using a toaster oven-style, lower the temperature to about 350°F and reduce the time by a minute or two.
How do you know when Air Fryer Pork Chops are done?
Be careful not to overcook the pork chops, or they will become chewy and dry. One of our favorite tools for fail-proof meats is an instant-read thermometer. The pork chops’ internal temperature should read 145°F (according to the USDA) in the thickest part of the chop. Be sure to let the pork chop rest for a few minutes after cooking to help redistribute juices and finish cooking.
Helpful Reader Review
“Made these for dinner tonight, and wow are they good! I seasoned the chops this morning and let them sit in the fridge all day. I had a package of 5, so I doubled the spices and this worked beautifully. Served with sautéed fresh, garlic green beans for a nearly carb-free dinner. Will definitely be keeping this meal in our regular rotation! Thank you, Natasha! “ – Velva ★★★★★
What to Serve With Air Fryer Pork Chops
You’ll want to be sure to time your dinner so everything is ready to be served together. Pork chops pair well with Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes, fluffy White Rice, Baked Mac and Cheese, and just about any vegetable side. Here are some of our favorites:
- Avocado Salad
- Roasted Cauliflower
- Crispy Bacon Brussels Sprouts
- Roasted Baby Red Potatoes
- Caesar Salad
- Creamy Cucumber Salad
This Air Fryer Pork Chop recipe will change the way you cook pork chops from now on! This method creates juicy, delicious pork chops every time in under 15 minutes! This is a fantastic weeknight meal with a side dish and veggies. Add this Air Fryer recipe to your menu tonight!
Make-Ahead and Storage Tips
These Air Fryer Pork Chops cook super fast, but you can season them ahead of time for an even faster meal. Follow these directions for make-ahead and storing leftovers.
- Make-Ahead: prep the pork chops by seasoning them in the morning or even a day ahead, cover and refrigerate until ready to air fry.
- To Refrigerate: once cooled, store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Freezing: cool completely, then wrap each pork chop individually in freezer paper or plastic wrap. Freeze in an airtight container up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
- To Reheat: Put pork chop in the air fryer at 350°F until heated through.
Air Fryer Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless pork chops, or 3 pieces, 1/2-inch thick
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for about 5 minutes.
- Add Oil – Coat the pork chop with oil on both sides (this is an optional step to help the seasoning stick and a crust to form, omit if you prefer)
- Mix the seasoning – In a bowl, combine the seasoning ingredients: salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and then rub on every side of the pork chops.
- Cook – Air fry at 380°F for about 10-15 minutes, or until the pork chops reach 145°F. Flip the pork chops halfway through the cooking.
Notes
- For thicker pork chops, add 1 minute to the cooking time.
- For bone-in pork chops, 2-3 minutes to the cooking time.
Nutrition Per Serving
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Hi! I’m Natasha Kravchuk, a New York Times bestselling cookbook author, recipe developer, food photographer, and writer. Here you’ll find delicious, reliable recipes made with simple ingredients, plus easy step-by-step photos and videos to help you cook confidently at home. 
Hi! I normally love all your recipes and am so grateful for your website! However, my meat was tough and dry. Next time i will try to brine my meat so tenderize it before air frying it
Hi Arya, overcooking is often the culprit of dry or tough pork chops and it is easy to overcook in an air fryer, especially if the pork chops are thinner. I suggest checking don’t the pork chops sooner.
My air fryer is preset at 425,how long would I cook these?
Hi Marilyn, I would try to adjust that temp as close as possible to the recipe temp. Too high of a hit can dry these out.
Hello “ SUPER N !!!! “
Took Your Recommendation, and purchased the COSORI AF ……
Love it So Much, that I purchased a second !!!!! What an amazing tool for the Kitchen. Keep up the Phenomenal content please.
All my Family and Friends, think that I’m taking Culinary Classes at our Community College !!! LOL !!!
You’re the BESTEST Natasha 💫
Love,
Brian
Thank you for that wonderful compliment, Brian! I’m so happy to hear you’ve enjoyed the Air Fryer! It’s a must-have!
Could you show pictures of your porch ops in airfare right please.
How arranged.
Hi Lynn, we have photos of that in our recipe post! Scroll down to the “How to Make Air Fryer Pork Chops” section. The photo is right below that. I hope that helps.
I love your cooking need to learn diffrent things plz send me your recipy your the gratest natasha i been. Waitting to do diffrent thing in my ktchen
Hi Maria! You can find all of our recipes on my blog 🙂 Natashaskitchen.com
All air fryer are different, it only have 5to 30 minute I want to cook my pork chop in it.
Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
I used my air frier 1 time and will never use it again. it’s retired. I like the taste of oil in everything. can this be cooked in the slow cooked or one pot?
Hi Roger, check out how we cooked our pork schnitzel. I bet you would love that one since it’s fried in oil.
Can these be made in a conventional oven?
Hi Lyn, that would work in a conventional oven at the same temperature, but I would definitely bake longer or until the internal temperature reaches 145˚F.
Pork chops scare me & this was easy! Worked out great & my picky family liked them! Thanks!
Hello Jennifer, so great to hear that you enjoyed making this recipe and that your family enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing your great feedback with us!
Hi Natasha, if I were to be using a bone-in pork chop that is about an inch to an inch and a half thick, how long should it be in the air fryer?
Hi Morgan, I haven’t tried bone in to advise on time in the Air Fryer. If you experiment, please let us know how you like it.
Natasha, can your recipes be adaptable to an Emeril Lagasse 360 XL AirFryer? I have a new one and trying to learn how to use it. His cookbook is great, but evasive when trying to make certain dishes and on some recipes, like yours, I am not sure if the setting should be put on AirFry, Bake, Rotisserie etc. Still learning! However, I absolutely love your recipes and wanted to use them in my AirFryer. Thanks!
Hi GA, we used an air fryer on the air fryer setting for this recipe. Since you have an air fryer, I’m sure it will work great!
Pl also show the airfryer in centigrade for cooking. Thanks.
Hi Medea, thank you for the suggestion. We write all of our temperatures in Farenheight to try to eliminate confusion or mix-ups. A good reference to calculate Celcius is: (32°F − 32) × 5/9 = 0°C , so 380˚F-32 x5/9 = 193˚C
Thanks for your recipe! I love my air fryer!
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!
hi natasha their is a turkish recipe called turkish pide so can you do it please
Hi Jana, I haven’t tried that but if I come up with a great recipe, I will be sure to share it.
Thanks for your suggestion, Jana.
Hi Natasha!
I don’t have an air fryer…yet. 😉 Could I cook these in a convection oven at the same temp and time?
Hi Dawndi, if it is a convection oven, it will work at the same temperature but will take longer to bake.
These were extremely salty and I am wondering what I did wrong?? Anyone else think they were salty? My family could hardly eat them and we like salt!
Hi Ann, thank you so much for bringing that to our attention. I think that was an oversight on our part. I’m so sorry about that. I updated the recipe. It should read 1/2 tsp salt.
I’m needing the jello poke cake recipe with the white cream cheese iceing , please
Hi Pam, I don’t have anything like that currently but thank you for the suggestion!
I love these! Pork chops in the air fryer are SO GOOD!
Isn’t it the best?! I’m so happy you enjoyed that, April!
Pork chops are my favorite! Great way to make them!
It is seriously the best!
I love how easy the air fryer makes mealtime. These pork chops don’t disappoint!
So EASY!! They sure don’t! Thank you for stopping by, Katie!