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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 Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 402 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
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 minutes1 ½ inch/ 4 cm pork chops: about 10 to 12 minutesThicker than that: add 1-2 minutes and check again.
- Rest: Rest for a few minutes before serving.
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Notes
- 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.
- The smoked paprika I use is sweet and not hot. If using hot, adjust the amount to taste.
- Substitute the spices with any other seasoning blend/ dry rub you like.
- Adjust cooking times based on the thickness of your pork chops and the specifications of your air fryer.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1pork chop
Calories
402kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
152mg
(51%)
Sodium
996mg
(42%)
Potassium
889mg
(25%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
448IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 402
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pork chop | |
| Calories | 402kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 152mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 996mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 889mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 448IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.