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Air Fryer Bone-In Pork Chops

Enjoy the perfect balance of crispiness and tenderness with air fryer bone-in pork chops. This 2-step recipe takes under 20 minutes using simple ingredients, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Beef, Pork and Lamb, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 402kcal
Author: Adina

Equipment

Ingredients

  • center-cut bone-in pork chops Note 1
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons fine sea salt or kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika Notes 2, 3

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F/200°C for 3 minutes or as instructed by its instruction manual.
  • Season pork chops: Pat them dry with a paper towel and lightly brush them with olive oil to help the seasonings adhere.
    4 pork chops + 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, brown sugar, sweet paprika, and smoked paprika.
    1 ½ teaspoon sea salt + ¾ teaspoon black pepper + 3 teaspoon brown sugar +1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder + 1 teaspoon sweet paprika + ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Season chops: Sprinkle the seasoning generously on both sides of the pork chops, gently pressing it into the meat.
  • Air fry: Place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded. If needed, cook them in batches. Air fry the pork chops flipping them halfway through (Note 4).
  • Cooking time (general guidelines):
    1 inch/ 3 cm pork chops: about 8 to 10 minutes
    1 ½ inch/ 4 cm pork chops: about 10 to 12 minutes
    Thicker than that: add 1-2 minutes and check again.
  • Rest: Rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  1. Pork chops: It’s preferable to use thick pork chops, at least 1 inch/ 2 ½ cm and up to 2 inches – 5 cm thick. Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of the pork chops; make sure you check with the meat thermometer.
  2. The smoked paprika I use is sweet and not hot. If using hot, adjust the amount to taste.
  3. Substitute the spices with any other seasoning blend/ dry rub you like.
  4. Adjust cooking times based on the thickness of your pork chops and the specifications of your air fryer. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1pork chop | Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 996mg | Potassium: 889mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 448IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg