Air Fryer Pork Chop Recipe - Grumpy's Honeybunch (2024)

This Air Fryer Pork Chops recipe brings to the table the best, most flavorful, juicy pork chops. This quick and easy dinner recipe is bound to become a family favorite. They are excellent served with a side of Garlic Mashed Cauliflower or Broccoli, Rice, and Cheese Casserole.

Making Pork Chops in the air fryer is the my favorite cooking method that brings amazing results every time. Dinner is on the table in under 20 minutes without a big mess to clean up afterward.

Are you new to using the air fryer? If so, then be sure to read this post on How To Use an Air Fryer to learn the best one to buy, air fryer cooking tips, cleaning tips, and more!

❤️ Why I Love This Recipe

I love air fryer recipes. It makes everything so much easier to make and cleaning up is a breeze. Not to mention, making pork chops in an air fryer produces the best pork chop I have ever eaten.

I also love that this recipe can be made with any flavor you like. If you have a special rub you like to use on grilled pork, it will this recipe. My favorite rub is this versatile Dry Steak Rub recipe and I am known to use it on pork chops, steak, chicken, and venison.

👪 Serving Size

This air fryer pork chop recipe serves 4-6 people.

🥘 Ingredients

Pork Chops. I like to use bone in pork chops because there is so much flavor. Boneless pork chops can be used in place of bone in. Just be sure to watch the cooking time as they will cook faster then bone in.

Seasoning. Salt and pepper or your favorite meat rub will work here. I used my go to Dry Steak Rub Recipe for these pork chops but I also love use this Homemade Taco Seasoning.

🍽 Equipment

The secret to these juicy air fryer pork chops is in the cooking method. It cooks at high heat with circulating air in a contained space. This allows the meat to not only cook evenly but it also browns the meat as it cooks.

Air fryers vary greatly. Smaller families can make due with a smaller one, but even a family of two can sometimes benefit from a larger machine. I have owned a smaller one and a larger one and I would never go back to a smaller one again because I found I could do so much with it.

If you are in the market for buying an air fryer, below are some I recommend.

• This 4-quart air fryer is perfect for 1-2 people in the home. It is highly rated and is made by a reputable brand.
• I own one similar to this 10-quart capacity air fryer with rotisserie option and love it.

⏲️ Cook Time

Air Fryer Pork Chops Cooking time will depend on the desired degree of doneness. This recipe has a 12 minute cooking time, or until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.

🔪 Instructions

How to make pork chops in air fryer: Step 1

1. Preheat the air fryer at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
2. Using a paper towel, blot each pork chop to absorb any liquid.
3. Coat each pork chop with olive oil.
4. Evenly distribute the steak rub over each pork chop, rubbing the seasoning into the chop.

How to make pork chops in air fryer: Step 2

1. Spray the fryer racks with cooking spray. Place the pork chops on the racks and transfer to the air fryer.
2. Cook for 7 minutes at 400 degrees. Flip the chops over and air fry another 7 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork chop reaches 145 degrees or your desired degree of doneness.
3. Remove the pork chops from the air fryer and allow to sit for 5 minutes before slicing.

💭 Top Tips

• Really work the rub into the pork chop to infuse as much flavor as possible.
• Dry rubs work better than wet sauces. If a sauce is preferred, I recommend adding it during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
• Don't skip patting the meat dry, doing so creates less steam when air frying the pork chops.

👩🏻‍🍳 FAQs

Serving Suggestions

Air Fryer Pork Chops go great with just about anything! Below are some family favorite recipes I like to serve with our meal.

Honey Glazed Carrots

Macaroni and Cheese

Mashed Potatoes with Garlic and Chives

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