Air Fryer Pork Chops (No Breading)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
14 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
19 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
393 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Pork Chops (No Breading)
Description
The recipe for Air Fryer Pork Chops (No Breading) starts by marinating bone-in pork chops in a mixture of cumin, paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, soy sauce, salt, pepper, yellow mustard, and olive oil. After marinating for at least 30 minutes and bringing them to room temperature, the chops are air fried at 400°F for about 14 minutes, flipping halfway. The cooking time varies depending on thickness and whether the chops are bone-in or boneless. An instant-read thermometer should register 145°F to ensure safety and doneness.
This cooking method produces pork chops with a flavorful crust from the spices and a juicy interior, thanks to the air fryer's circulating heat. The absence of breading lets the marinade's complex spices show clearly, highlighting smoky paprika and the subtle sweetness of brown sugar balanced by mustard and soy sauce.
After cooking, letting the chops rest for 3-5 minutes helps retain juices and enhance tenderness. These chops work well as a main dish paired with roasted vegetables or a light salad. Leftovers reheat well in a low-temperature air fryer setting to maintain moisture.
Marinating is optional but recommended for best flavor. Adjust cooking times based on chop thickness and bone presence. Using an instant-read thermometer is essential for proper doneness. Reheating can be done at 250°F for 7-10 minutes in the air fryer to warm through without drying out.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops see notes for the cooking time, bone-in
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 2½ teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 tsp black pepper use more or less, depending on taste, ground
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 3 tablespoon olive oil (or your preferred choice of cooking oil)
Instructions
- Allow the pork chops to come to room temperature 30 minutes before cooking.
- Next, prepare the pork chops marinade by combining cumin, paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, soy sauce, salt, ground black pepper, yellow mustard, and olive oil in a bowl.
- Add the pork chops to the bowl and combine, so that each pork chop is properly coated with the marinade. Allow the meat to marinate for at least 30 minutes and to come to room temperature before air frying (see notes below).
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 5 minutes. Place the pork chops in the air fryer basket; it is okay if the meat touches a little bit, just avoid stacking the pieces on top of each other.
- Close the air fryer and air fry for 14 minutes, if using 1-inch-thick bone-in pork chops (otherwise refer to the time guide in the notes below). Also, make sure to check and flip the meat mid-cooking.
- Once the air frying time is over, use an instant-read thermometer to check whether the meat has cooked properly.
- Once cooked, transfer the pork chops to plates and allow them to rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Marinate pork chops for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor and tenderness.
- Bring pork chops to room temperature about 30 minutes before cooking for even heat distribution.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure pork chops reach a safe internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Cooking times vary by thickness and bone presence—check doneness accordingly.
- Rest cooked pork chops 3-5 minutes before serving to retain juices.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 250°F (121°C) for 7-10 minutes to keep them moist.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 393 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 393kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 156mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 230mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 854mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 106IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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