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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trying this tonight. Just wanting to say, that I do the bulk of cooking for my wife and our guests, and that whenever I search recipes for new dishes, I always check recipe’s from Natasha’s kitchen..Always a great place to start
Aww, that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Randy. I’m all smiles
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!
That sounds wonderful, Velva! I’m so glad you found a new one for the regular rotation.
I been looking for a good airfryer porkchop recipe I cook for a week for us how can i reheat them without drying them out Please help,,,
Hi Lena! You may find this article helpful for reheating pork chops.
Both the seasoning and the cooking time were perfect — the pork chops were delicious. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
You’re very welcome, Shar! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe.
I don’t have a air fryer. What air fryer do you recommend?
Thanks Patsy Regg
Hi Patsy! You can view my amazon shop by clicking on “shop” at the top of this page. Here is the link to my Cuisinart Air Fryer.
I made this recipe today in my air fryer. Pork chops came out so tender and flavorful. I’ll definitely use this recipe again.
I’m so glad you loved them, Terri! Thank you so much for sharing that excellent feedback with me!
You’re the best Natasha. I love watching you making different types of recipes and you make me laugh doing it. Thank you for sharing and making my day.
Thank you for your support, David. I hope you’ll love all the recipes that you will try from us!
Hello Natasha I have many of your recipes and the pork chops are the best and I have to say that you make me laugh watching you cook so many recipes. You make my day 💐🍿
Thank you for your good comments and feedback. We appreciate it!
I’m sorry to hear that, Jean. We didn’t think they were too spicy but you can always reduce the spices you use. Also, be sure to use a countertop air fryer (I used a basket type) and I preheated it. If you make these on the air-fry mode in your large oven, they will take longer to crisp and get brown on the outside.
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.
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Angi!
Is the salt a fine table salt or a coarser salt, like kosher?
Hi Carla, I linked the salt that I used in the recipe. It’s a fine sea salt. Here is my amazon affiliate link
I have to say they were delicious. I only made 2 chops, did them for 12 minutes and they were perfect! I liked them so much that I sent the link for the recipe to my sister. My thanks.
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your excellent review, Bill! I’m so glad it was a hit!
Great way to do bone in chop , 6 min and flip and 5 minutes More let them rest . Perfect was going to grill but rained so this was perfect. Temp 380
Thank you
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Dee!
These are the best pork chops I have ever made. Juicy, mouth watering!
That’s lovely feedback, thank you! I’m happy to know that you loved this recipe a lot.
Mine came out a little dry, & I followed a similar recipe for pork chops in my air fryer. did you do anything different ? I really want this to work, because I love PC’s…
Very tasty and the right amount of salt. Thank you! I can be assured anything on your website will be great!
Thank you, Sandra. I hope you’ll love the recipes that you will try.
*****AWESOME!! I had bacon wrapped chops that were 1.5 in thick from Aldi. Had to cook a little longer but they were so tasty. Love the dry rub! This is a definite keeper. Will be spending a lot of time on your site. The people with dry chops are overcooking them. They should get an instant read thermometer
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Sue!
They taste good, but are not at all crispy. I used my oven air fryer, instead of my stand up air fryer because I was cooking a big batch. I did not crowd them, and still they turned out pretty much steamed. I think they need more of a coating to be crispy (i.e. panko crumbs).
Hi Kay, using an oven air fryer without adjusting the baking time may not produce the same results as a standard air fryer. May have to experiment with the time and cook them a little longer to achieve the same crispness level.
Natasha! I have LOVED your recipes forever now thank you! We have a std air fryer but I fear I might be using it wrong! Do I put the chops in the basket? If so won’t the drippings fall into and onto the heating elements?! Or do I put in a tray- if so, is it really air frying?! Help!!
Hi! It depends on the type of air fryer that you have. You can reference the images above to see the one I used in this recipe. I was able to apply parchment paper (perforated for air to circulate) at the bottom of the basket. If you are using an air fryer similar to the Cuisinart stainless steel, you can put the tray underneath the basket so that it catches drippings. Since the pork chops will be in the basket, air will be able to circulate and it will be air fried. I hope that helps.
do you have any video’s of your recipies using your air fryer?
Hi Debora, my air fryer recipes are compiled here in this list. You may check each recipe and you’ll be able to see a video in the middle if there’s a video for it.
This was an amazing combination of spice. I have always looked at a basic recipe, proportions of spice, and this was by far the best combination. I made only several easy changes that gave the pork chops more intense flavor and unparalleled juicyness.
These are the changes:.
Instead of coating with oil first, I took the oil, added 2 tsp fresh lime juice and doubled the spices, turning it to a marinade. I marinated the pork chops, adding thinly sliced onion to the marinade. One hour later, of marinating the chops, I filled the rest of the recipe, making sure the thin sliced onions topped the chops for airfrying. I did not turn the 1/2 in. Chops and airfryed for 9 minutes. PERFECT!!! They were so tender and juicy! Thank you!!!!
You’re welcome! Thank you for your detailed feedback and comments, we appreciate it!
OMG, I will probably never cook pork chops any other way. I usually buy thin cut chops, so I reduced the cooking time to 7-8 minutes, but goodness! DH days they’re as good as a steak any day!
Aren’t they so good! I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe, Terri!