With a savory and comforting seasoning blend, these Air Fryer Bone-In Pork Chops are perfectly juicy and flavorful! Seasoned with paprika, garlic salt, and pepper, the air fryer leaves them tender and juicy with a crispy exterior.
They’re ready in less than 15 minutes so they’re perfect for busy nights! Simple, savory, and satisfying, these mouth-watering pork chops will be a hit with any family!
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🩵 About This Recipe
Making pork chops doesn't have to be difficult! These air fried pork chops only require a couple of ingredients and come out of the air fryer perfectly tender and juicy.
Best of all, because this is so simple, you can easily switch up the seasonings and completely change the flavor of your pork chops. This recipe is great for a weeknight meal or a lazy Sunday dinner.
Can't get enough pork? Try this incredible Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Hash Browns dinner, or this 2 Ingredient Pulled Pork that cooks perfectly in the slow cooker.
🧂 Gather Your Ingredients
- bone-in pork chops - be sure to get bone-in - boneless chops will have a different cooking time.
- seasonings - I start with a blend of paprika, pepper, and garlic salt, but feel free to edit or change as you like.
🔪 Let's Make Air Fryer Bone-In Pork Chops!
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Make Seasoning Blend
In a small bowl, mix together all of your spices.
Season Chops
Rub the seasoning mixture onto the top of each pork chop.
Air Fryer
Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer and cook for 12 to 15 minutes. Then flip and cook another 8 minutes.
💡 Expert Tips and Tricks
- For more even results, allow the chops to sit at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes before you air fry them.
- Pork is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of at least 145 degrees F. Use a meat thermometer to make sure it's done all the way through.
- Allow some space between the chops in the air fryer basket for more even cooking.
- If you like, brush the chops with a bit of olive oil before adding the spice rub.
❔ FAQs
Using a little bit of oil or melted butter can help prevent the pork chops from drying out. You should also allow the pork chops to sit for about 10 minutes after cooking so the juices can redistribute.
Yes! As long as you cook it all the way through, there's no harm in air frying pork chops from raw.
Paprika is made from ground dried pepper. The specific peppers used can vary, which influences the flavor, heat level, and color of the paprika. Common types of peppers include sweet bell peppers and chili peppers.
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📝 Substitutions and Variations
- Use other seasonings like onion powder, rosemary and thyme, Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, lemon pepper, or your favorite BBQ rub.
- You can make these pork chops breaded by dredging them in flour, dipping in beaten egg, and then coating in seasoned breadcrumbs.
- This recipe can be made with boneless pork chops, but they'll cook slightly faster than bone-in so keep an eye on them.
Kristin’s Kitchen Tip
If you can, opt for pork chops of similar size and thickness. This will make it much easier to cook them evenly!
🥡 Storage and Reheating
Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and keep in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. You can also freeze air fried pork chops for a couple of months.
Reheat in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes or in the air fryer for 5 to 7, flipping halfway through either way. From frozen, let the chops thaw in the fridge before reheating for best results.
⏳ Make Ahead Instructions
The spice mixture can be made ahead of time and kept in an airtight container or glass jar. That way you can quickly break it out and season pork chops (and more) in an instant!
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🍴 What To Serve With This Dish
Serve your air fried pork chops over white rice or brown rice, some Slow Cooker Quinoa, or just on their own!
Some good side options include my Avocado Mango Salad, a loaf of Cheddar Bacon Slow Cooker Bread, or a big bowl of Broccoli Mac and Cheese. Lately my family has been loving this simple yet delicious Casserole with Brussel Sprouts!
😋 More Pork Recipes You'll Love
- Blue Cheese Crusted Pork Chops - This recipe is great if you and your family are fans of blue cheese!
- Braised Garlic and Soy Pork - Inspired by Asian flavors and so easy to make.
- Slow Cooker Pork Roast with Lemon and Rosemary - This crock pot pork is perfectly tender and juicy.
- Pulled Pork Sandwich - This incredible sandwich from Butter Your Biscuit comes complete with Chipotle Slaw!
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📋 Recipe Card
Air Fryer Bone-In Pork Chops
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
- 4 center-cut bone-in pork chops
- olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. Combine the garlic salt, pepper, and paprika in a small bowl.1 teaspoon garlic salt, 1 ½ teaspoons pepper, 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
- Optional step: If desired, brush the pork chops with a little of the olive oil.4 center-cut bone-in pork chops, olive oil
- Rub the spice mixture on the tops of the pork chops.
- Flip them over and rub the spice mixture on the other side.
- Cook in the air fryer about 12-15 minutes, flipping after about 8 minutes, until done.
Notes
- To prepare ahead of time, mix the spice rub in advance and store it in an airtight container.
- Try to choose pork chops of similar thickness (about 1–1.5 inches) to ensure even cooking.
- Let the pork chops sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes before cooking for more even results.
- If preferred, you can swap the garlic salt for onion powder or dried herbs like rosemary or thyme, or use Cajun seasoning, lemon pepper, or a BBQ rub.
- If you prefer breaded pork chops, instead of using the spice mix, coat them lightly with flour, dip in beaten egg, and dredge in seasoned breadcrumbs and then cook.
- To reheat leftovers, preheat the air fryer or the oven to 325 degrees F. Cook in the air fryer 5-7 minutes or the oven 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through. To reheat in the microwave, cover with a damp paper towel and cook in 30-60 second intervals (flipping between intervals) until hot enough.
Additional Serving Suggestions:
- A green salad with apples or pears is a nice complementary side dish.
- Or pair with a simple quinoa or couscous salad with citrus dressing to add brightness.
- Serve alongside mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, or creamy coleslaw for a hearty meal.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
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Trish says
What temperature do you use in the air fryer? Did I miss seeing it??
Kristin King says
It's in the first step of the recipe card. It's 400 degrees F. I hope that helps! Enjoy!