Air Fryer Pork Chops
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Air Fryer Pork Chops
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Coated in Parmesan cheese and a rich spice rub, these air fried pork chops are perfectly crispy on the outside while staying tender and moist on the inside! They're EASY, ready in 15 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights, and a healthier way to enjoy "fried" food. Oven-baking and grilling instructions also provided in the Notes**.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika regular paprika may be substituted
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
- 4 boneless pork chops*
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- Olive oil spray as needed
Instructions
- Preheat an XL air fryer or double basket air fryer to 375F.
- To a medium bowl, combine the Parm, all the spices, salt, pepper, and stir to combine.
- Evenly divide and rub the olive oil over all sides of all the pork chops.
- Evenly press the Parmesan coating mixture into all sides of all the pork chops.
- Spray the basket of the air fryer with olive oil cooking spay or mister, and spray the pork chops themselves with oilve oil spray too. Tip - Even though they have been rubbed with olive oil, this final spray helps encourage crisping and prevents sticking.
- Place the pork chops in the basket using tongs and air fry for about 4 minutes.
- Open the basket, flip, spray lightly again over the basket itself and the chops, close, and air fry for an additional 3 minutes, or until done. If the pork chops aren't done (internal temp of 145F) they'll likely only need an additional 2 minutes but of course cook until they are fully done since all air fryers and the thickness of all pork chops varies.
- If you need to cook in batches, repeat the cooking process in steps 5 through 7.
- Allow cooked air fryer pork chops to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Leftover pork chops will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months, noting that leftovers won't retain the same crispiness and crunchiness of freshly prepared pork chops.
Notes
- *For my air fryer pork chops I used boneless pork chops. In many ways, it makes these Parmesan-coated pork chops very similar to the boneless chicken breasts I used in my Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken. However, you can use bone-in if that’s what you have.
- Pork top loin chops with a bone (sometimes called pork strip tops) or pork loin fillets (boneless) can also be used. I always use fresh rather than frozen pork chops. I suppose frozen pork chops are fine, too, as long as they’re fully thawed before air frying them.
- **If you don’t have an air fryer, here are my suggestions to cook the best pork chops:
- Oven Bake – Use a 350F oven for about 25 to 35 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
- Gas Grill – When it’s summertime or warm enough to grill, I am a fan of putting pork chops on my outdoor gas grill for about 12 to 14 minutes or as necessary, and flipping once.
- Charcoal Grill or Smoker – This is also a viable option f that’s what you have noting that the flavor will be more charcoaly and smoky.
- Indoor Cast Iron Grill Pan– This option could make your house a little smoky but it will also provide lovely char lines on your pork chops along with fab flavor.
- Tip: Because we are working with a Parmesan coating, make sure that your grill of any kind or grill pan are well oiled so your chops don’t stick!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
466kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
21g
Cholesterol
114mg
(38%)
Sodium
581mg
(24%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 466 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 466kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21g | 124% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 581mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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