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    Air Fryer Pork Chops | Super Juicy, Flavorful, And Easy To Make

    Jun 22, 2022 The Diet Chef

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    These air fryer pork chops are so succulent and tender with the most delicious flavor. The air fryer cooks them to perfection, and the entire recipe only takes 15 minutes! 

    A cooked pork chop in an air fryer basket.

    Table of Contents

    • THE BEST AIR FRYER PORK CHOPS
      • INGREDIENTS
      • HOW TO COOK PORK CHOPS IN AIR FRYER
        • STEP 1: MAKING THE DRY RUB
        • STEP 2: PREPARING THE PORK CHOPS
        • STEP 3: AIR FRYING THE PORK CHOPS
      • HOW TO STORE & REHEAT PORK CHOPS
      • Faqs about this air fryer pork chops recipe
        • How long do I cook pork chops in my air fryer?
        • What temperature should air fryer be for pork chops?
        • Why are my air fryer pork chops tough?
      • WRAPPING IT ALL UP 
    • Air Fryer Pork Chop
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Nutrition
      • Did you make this recipe?

    THE BEST AIR FRYER PORK CHOPS

    Pork chops aren't always the easiest meat to cook, but these pork chops in the air fryer totally change that. 

    With just a few simple ingredients, you can make pork chips air fryer style that turn out slightly crisp outside and super juicy and tender inside. And the dry rub seasoning on them adds an unbelievable flavor.

    They pair so well with some cauliflower mashed potatoes and cheddar bay biscuits, and they're just delicious on their own. 

    Plus, these air fryer pork chops are so much faster and easier to make than baking them in the oven and way tastier than cooking them on the stovetop. This recipe literally takes 15 minutes from start to finish!

    So it's the perfect weeknight meal when you want a fantastically cooked juicy air fryer pork chop with a whole lot of flavor.

    INGREDIENTS

    So, as I mentioned, this recipe uses all simple ingredients to create the flavorful dry rub. And I have a feeling you probably have all of them on hand. 

    Here's everything you'll need:

    • 2 pork chops
    • 2 Tbsps olive oil
    • 2 Tsps garlic salt
    • Heaping 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon rosemary
    • 1 Teaspoon sweetener
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

    Pretty simple stuff, right?!

    Also, just so you know, I actually use many of the same seasoning ingredients to make this air fryer chicken breast recipe and these air fried salmon bites. So you might want to give those recipes a shot next if you end up with some leftover seasonings.

    Oh, and if you don't want to use the dry rub, feel free to add any of your preferred seasonings to these air fried pork chops. They'll turn out delicious no matter what you put on them.

    Unmixed ingredients to make a dry rub in a glass bowl.

    HOW TO COOK PORK CHOPS IN AIR FRYER

    The process for this air fryer pork chop recipe is a pretty easy one. And the air fryer really takes care of all the hard work.

    So with that said, get out the ingredients, and let's make air fried pork chops!

    STEP 1: MAKING THE DRY RUB

    First things first, let's make the dry rub. To do that, add thee the garlic salt, oregano, onion powder, paprika, rosemary, sweetener, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of chili powder to a bowl. 

    Then give all of the seasonings a good mix until everything combines. And when it does, you can set it aside for later.

    A dry rub for pork chops in a glass bowl.

    STEP 2: PREPARING THE PORK CHOPS

    Now take the pork chops out and pat both of the sides dry with a paper towel.

    Then coat the pork chops in some olive oil and rub it into the meat. After that, evenly distribute the dry rub on the pork chops until you use all of it. 

    Next, I like to stick this meat thermometer called "the meater" into one of the pork chops and set the thermometer to cook at 145°F. 

    This meat thermometer is a bluetooth thermometer that will tell you on your phone the temperature of your meat the entire time you're cooking it. So it's pretty much impossible to undercook or overcook it!

    An uncooked pork chop on a black cutting board.

    STEP 3: AIR FRYING THE PORK CHOPS

    Now, put the seasoned pork chops in the air fryer basket and air fry them at 400°F (205°C) for around 12 minutes. And you'll want to flip them halfway through cooking, so they evenly air fry on both sides.

    Once each juicy air fryer pork chop reaches an internal temperature of 140°F, pull them out of the air fryer and let them rest until they reach 145°F to ensure they turn out super juicy.

    Then when they do, serve them alone or with one of your favorite sides - like this sauteed eggplant recipe or this roasted kohlrabi - and enjoy!

    An uncooked pork chop on a black cutting board. The pork chop is covered in a dry rub.

    HOW TO STORE & REHEAT PORK CHOPS

    As you know, this air fryer recipe will make 2 pork chops. But if you want more, you can make as many pork chops as you want and just adjust the dry rub accordingly. 

    Then if you have any leftovers, you can store the air fried pork chops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 

    And if you want to reheat the leftover pork chops, you can put them back in the air fryer at low heat, about 170°F, for around 8-10 minutes. And make sure to flip them halfway through reheating.

    An uncooked pork chop covered in dry rub set an air fryer basket.

    Faqs about this air fryer pork chops recipe

    How long do I cook pork chops in my air fryer?

    So, as I mentioned in the how to make section, you'll want to cook the pork chops for about 12 minutes and flip them halfway through cooking. Now if you're using thin pork chops, the cooking time will vary a little and be more around 8 minutes. Again, you'll want to flip the meat halfway through.

    What temperature should air fryer be for pork chops?

    The temperature the air fryer should be to cook pork chops is 400 degrees Fahrenheit (205 degrees Celsius). I have found that this temperature cooks the pork chops thoroughly without drying them out. And this temperature is high enough that it doesn't take over 20 minutes like it would cooking them in the oven.

    Why are my air fryer pork chops tough?

    If your pork chops are tough, it is probably because you overcooked them. My secret trick, as I talked about earlier, is to cook the pork chops to an internal temperature of 140°F, and then take them out of the air fryer basket and let the pork chops rest until the internal temperature hits 145°F. This method really works well and will never dry out your pork chops.

    WRAPPING IT ALL UP 

    That is how to make pork chops in the air fryer! You honestly can't beat this pork chop recipe if you want tender juicy pork chops in under 15 minutes.

    It is an excellent meal to make for the family, if you're hosting, or just for yourself if you want to meal prep for the week.

    Well, I hope you like this air fryer pork chop recipe as much as I do. If you make it, leave a comment below and let me know your thoughts. And if you want some more recipes, check out my YouTube channel.

    By the way, if you're looking for a couple of super tasty air fryer recipes, give this air fryer turkey tenderloin, this air fryer cornish hen, or these air fryer kale chips a try next!

    Oh, and if you love thin pork chops, I've got a super tasty recipe for them - they're a hit every time we make 'em in our house. And if you love stuffed pork chops, I've got a really great recipe for those too!

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    Air Fryer Pork Chop

    A cooked pork chop in an air fryer basket.
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    These air fryer pork chops are so succulent and tender with the most delicious flavor. The air fryer cooks them to perfection, and the entire recipe only takes 15 minutes! 

    • Author: The Diet Chef
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 12 minutes
    • Total Time: 17 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Air Fryer
    • Cuisine: Keto Low carb

    Ingredients

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    2 pork chops

    2 Tbsps olive oil

    2 Tsps garlic salt

    Heaping 1 tsp oregano

    1 tsp onion powder

    1 tsp paprika

    1 tsp rosemary

    1 Teaspoon sweetener

    ½ tsp black pepper

    ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

    Instructions

    1. Add all the dry rub seasonings to a bowl (garlic salt, oregano, onion powder, paprika, rosemary, sweetener, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of chili powder) and mix to combine. Set aside for later.
    2. Pat both sides of the pork chops dry with a paper towel.
    3. Coat both sides of the pork chops in olive oil. Evenly distribute all of the dry rub on the pork chops.
    4. I like to stick this meat thermometer into one of the pork chops and set the thermometer to cook at 145°F.
    5. Put the seasoned pork chops in the air fryer basket and cook them at 400°F (205°C) for around 12 minutes. Flip them halfway through cooking.
    6. Once the pork chops reach an internal temp of 140°F, pull them out of the air fryer and let them rest until they reach 145°F.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 250
    • Fat: 18
    • Carbohydrates: 1
    • Protein: 23

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    Comments

    1. Greg says

      July 14, 2022 at 10:56 am

      This was the best cooked pork chop I have ever made!






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    2. Wendy says

      July 14, 2022 at 10:58 am

      Made this last night for dinner and my hubby was in heaven.






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    3. Daniel says

      July 17, 2022 at 8:03 pm

      This recipe is the only way that I want to cook pork chops it really turned out perfection.






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    4. Dillon says

      July 18, 2022 at 2:42 pm

      They went great with your bbq sauce.






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    5. Sam says

      July 26, 2022 at 10:33 am

      Phenomenal way to make pork chops.






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    6. Donald says

      July 27, 2022 at 5:59 pm

      Only way I cook pork chops now. If you have not made this recipe you are missing out.






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    7. Paul says

      July 28, 2022 at 10:36 pm

      10/10






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    8. Kevin says

      August 01, 2022 at 12:09 pm

      It is delicious. I won't cook pork chops any other way besides this.






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    9. Adelle says

      August 04, 2022 at 10:54 am

      I highly recommend making this exactly as it suggests. The seasoning goes terrific with the pork chops and they cooked perfect.






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    10. Devin says

      August 05, 2022 at 7:45 pm

      Terrific. I will make these chops again.






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    11. Door says

      August 11, 2022 at 11:20 pm

      Pork Chops were delicious ...love your recipe






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    12. Ashley says

      September 11, 2022 at 1:46 am

      Wonderful recipe! This was my first attempt to air fry pork chops and I'm so glad I tried this! My family loved every bite. Thanks!

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    13. Jackie says

      October 05, 2022 at 2:54 pm

      Love these!






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    Hey there! I'm Joe Duff - The Diet Chef, and I've been creating low carb keto recipes for over 15 years. Initally, I started making these recipes to help myself lose weight - I lost over 75 pounds doing so - but now I make recipes for the entire low carb keto community!
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