Crispy and Juicy Air Fryer Boneless Pork Chops
Make tender, juicy boneless pork chops with a crispy exterior using your air fryer. This straightforward recipe delivers great flavor for an easy weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 13 min
- Total Time: 18 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless pork chops (about 3/4 inch thick)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
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, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and thyme.
- Brush both sides of each pork chop lightly with olive oil.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly over all surfaces of the pork chops, pressing gently so the spices adhere.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Place the seasoned pork chops in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 10 minutes.
- Flip the pork chops over. Continue to air fry for another 3 to 6 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) for safe consumption and desired tenderness. Cooking time depends on thickness.
- Remove the pork chops from the air fryer and let them rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For bone-in pork chops, you may need to add 1 to 2 minutes to the total cooking time.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to guarantee juicy results without overcooking.
- If you prefer a slightly sweeter crust, add 1 teaspoon of brown sugar to the dry seasoning mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 95