Air Fryer Pork Chops
This easy Air Fryer Pork Chops recipe starts with a simple dry rub -- no breading -- and makes the best tender, juicy, flavorful pork chops in 20 minutes!
Servings: 5
Cost: $10
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 5 pork chops center cut, bone-in 3/4-inch thick
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onions
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ancho chili powder
Instructions
- Mix the sea salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, brown sugar, onions, pepper and chili powder together in a small bowl
- Pat pork chops with paper towel, then rub both sides of chops with the seasoning mixture
- Preheat air fryer to 380 on air fry setting, and when ready, place pork chops on oven rack
- Cook for 20 minutes, or when internal temperature reaches 145 degrees, turning over halfway through cooking process
- Remove to a platter, cover and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Recipe was made in an Instant Pot Omni Plus but can be used in any air fryer. You may need to cook in batches if using a smaller air fryer.
For thinner pork chops or boneless chops, check for doneness at 15 minutes.
More time may be needed for thicker pork chops.
Nutrition
Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 532mg | Potassium: 532mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 227IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg