Why You Should Make Pork Chops in Your Air Fryer

• It’s quick. Everything about cooking pork chops in the air fryer is quick, from prepping the chops to preheating the fryer and the actual cooking time! You can have juicy bone-in chops on the table in under 20 minutes.
• Perfectly cooked. Air frying is the easiest way to cook pork chops that come out succulent inside and seared outside with a caramelized, flavorful crust.
• Adaptable. You can adapt this method to cook bone-in or boneless chops and the seasoning possibilities are endless. Serve these air-fried pork chops in loads of ways for any occasion.

What You’ll Need

I make these air fryer pork chops with a simple spice rub. These are some notes on the ingredients, and you’ll find the full list with recipe details in the printable recipe card after the post.

• Pork Chops – I use thick-cut (1”) bone-in pork chops. Thinner or boneless pork chops will take less time to cook.
• Olive Oil – Or your choice of cooking oil.
• Seasoning – My favorite pork rub is an easy blend of brown sugar, paprika, ground mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Feel free to change things up with your preferred herbs and spices. Cayenne, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and sage are other seasonings that go well with pork.

How to Make Air Fryer Pork Chops

Here’s a quick overview of the steps with photos, showing how quickly you can make perfect pork chops in the air fryer. Scroll down to the recipe card for the printable instructions.

Recipe Tips

• Dry the pork chops well. Use paper towels to pat the pork chops dry before you season them. This way, the spice rub adheres to the meat.
• Check for doneness. Pork chops are cooked when the internal temperature reaches 140-145ºF. I highly recommend an instant-read meat thermometer for accuracy.
• Rest the chops after cooking. Just like chicken and beef, resting pork chops after cooking gives the juices a chance to redistribute. It’s the key to extra succulent slices.

Storing and Reheating Pork Chops

• Refrigerate. You can refrigerate leftover pork chops airtight for 2-3 days.
• Reheat. The easiest way to reheat pork chops is to return them to the air fryer! Heat them at 350ºF for 8-12 minutes, until they’re hot again. If you’re using the oven, reheat the chops in a baking dish with a little broth or water, covered with foil to prevent the pork from drying out.
• Freeze. To freeze your pork chops, seal them inside a freezer bag or container and freeze them for up to 3 months. Thaw the chops in the fridge before reheating and serving.

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