Air-Fryer Pork Chops – Immaculate Bites

Are Pork Chops Good in the Air Fryer?

So glad you asked. Yes! They are delicious! This recipe doesn’t require breading, but you’ll notice that the chops are extra juicy on the inside with just a hint of crispiness on the outside. It’s hard to go wrong cooking anything in the air fryer.

Recipe Ingredients

1. Pork Chops – I prefer bone-in chops for this recipe, as I find them a little more flavorful and harder to overcook, but you could easily use boneless instead.
2. Seasonings – Creole seasoning, thyme, garlic, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar make a sweet and spicy outer crisp.

How to Make Air Fryer Pork Chops

• Prep the Chops – Thoroughly dry pork chops, then season them with salt and pepper and set aside. (Photo 1)
• Seasoning – In a small bowl, combine Creole seasoning, thyme, garlic, Dijon mustard, sugar, and oil. Season both sides of the pork chops with the marinade. (Photos 2-4)
• Air Fry – Next, place the pork chops in a single layer in the air fryer basket. (Photos 5-6)
• Flip – Cook them, flipping halfway through, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pork chop reaches 145℉/63℃, 7-9 minutes, depending on the thickness of the pork chops.
• Rest – Let pork chops rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
• Serve immediately after resting, garnished with parsley if desired.

Recipe Variations

1. Use chicken breast! You can do this exact same recipe with chicken breasts. It will even cook at the same temperature for about the same time. Just make sure the chicken breast reaches an internal temperature of 160℉/71℃.
2. You can get some extra crisp by breading your pork chops if you’d like. Season them as per this recipe, dip them in flour, then dip them in egg, then coat them evenly with breadcrumbs. Air fry for the same amount of time, and you’ve got some shake-and-bake-style chops in way less time.

Tips and Tricks

1. Make sure you purchase good quality pork chops for the best results. They should be thick and pink when raw. If they are greyish looking, they are probably close to going bad, and too thin, they’ll dry out and get tough in the air fryer.
2. You may have to cook your chops in batches because leaving space between each pork chop in the air fryer is essential. This allows proper air circulation, cooking your pork chops evenly. It will also help them have a slightly crisp outer layer that is delicious! 😋

Make-Ahead Instructions

Anything cooked in the air fryer is best eaten immediately, but you can season your air-fryer pork chops the day before, so all you have to do is pop them in. They cook super fast, so there’s no need to make them ahead.

Serving and Storage Instructions

Serve pork chops with your favorite side dishes after letting them rest for about 10 minutes. This will help keep the juices evenly distributed and make a super delicious, juicy pork chop.

Store leftover pork chops in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-5 days. You can reheat them in the air fryer, microwave, or stovetop in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat.

FAQs

What to Serve With Air-Fryer Pork Chops

Um, everything! 😆 I usually go with parmesan-crusted asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes, but the possibilities are endless. Bacon-wrapped green beans, mashed sweet potatoes, and collard greens – see! Everything goes with this main course! 😄

Air fryer pork chops go great with fresh salads too, which are also super fast to make. Try this recipe with a wedge salad or easy coleslaw. 😉

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Conclusion

As you can see, air fryer pork chops are easy and taste amazing. In other words, a no-brainer. Are you a fan of cooking pork chops in the air fryer? If so, please share your best tips and tricks in the comment section below. 🙏