The BEST Air Fryer Pork Chops

Three boneless air fryer pork chops on a plate with lemon wedges.

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from kristineskitchenblog.com

These Air Fryer Pork Chops are tender and juicy with the most delicious seasoning. They cook quickly for an easy meal! Recipe includes cook times for both boneless and bone-in pork chops.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Servings: servings

Calories: 274kcal

Ingredients

1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
2 ½ teaspoons paprika sweet or smoked*
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
4 boneless pork chops 1-inch thick, or bone-in pork chops
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, thyme, salt, onion powder and black pepper.
Preheat air fryer at 400° F for 5 minutes.
Pat the pork chops dry. Rub both sides with the olive oil. Rub the seasoning mix over all sides of the pork chops.
Place pork chops in a single layer in the air fryer (cook in two batches if needed).
To cook boneless pork chops: Air fry at 400° F for 5 minutes. Then flip the pork chops over and continue to cook for 3-7 more minutes, until the internal temperature of the center of the pork chops is 145° F.
To cook bone-in pork chops: Air fry at 400° F for 5 minutes. Then flip the pork chops over and continue to cook for 6-10 more minutes, until the internal temperature of the center of the pork chops is 145° F.
Let pork chops rest for 5 minutes and then serve.

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Notes

Recipe can be halved to cook 2 pork chops.
I used sweet paprika. Smoked paprika will lend a smoky, slightly spicy flavor.
Thick cut (at least 1-inch thick) pork chops are best, since thin pork chops tend to dry out more easily.
The cook time will depend on the thickness of the pork chops and whether they are boneless or bone-in. To tell if they are done, use an instant read thermometer to check if the center has reached at least 145 degrees F.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is only an estimate.