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Pork Chops in Air Fryer

Craving a juicy, tender pork chop with a delicious breading? They are bursting with flavor from a Parmesan breading that is crispy and delicious.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Resting Time
5 mins
Total Time
26 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 354 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless pork chops ¾’’ - 1’’ thick
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 Tablespoons Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Instructions

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  1. Mix Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, paprika, parsley, garlic powder and pepper together in a pie plate.
  2. Rub pork chops with olive oil.
  3. Dip each pork chop in the bread crumb mixture. Pat to make it stick if needed.
  4. Place pork chops in an Air Fryer making sure not to overlap. If you can't fit them all in your air fryer basket without overlapping, cook them in batches. Turn air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 14-16 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit in the thickest part of the pork chops.
  5. Remove from the air fryer, place on the plate, cover loosely with foil and let rest for 5 minutes then serve.

Notes

  • How do you know when pork chops are cooked through?
  • The easiest way to know if they are done is to check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. Insert it into the center of the pork chop and it should read 145°F. 
  • Can I cook frozen pork chops in the air fryer?
  • Technically you can but for this recipe, I don't recommend it. Since these are breaded you definitely want to use fresh or thawed ones otherwise they might not cook properly.
  • How much can you put in an air fryer?
  • It depends on the size of your air fryer, but you can usually fit up to two servings of meat at a time. For this recipe, the pork chops should be in an even layer with some space to spare so the air can circulate around them - that's how you get the crispy crust. If you add too many at a time they won't cook evenly and they won't get that crispy crust!
  • You also don't want to try and cook two different things at the same time. If you want to make a side dish, like my air fryer broccoli, you should cook the chops first and then keep them covered on a plate while you cook your side dish.

Nutrition Information

Calories 354kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 103mg (34%) Sodium 358mg (15%) Potassium 530mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 189IU (4%) Calcium 182mg (18%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 354

% Daily Value*

Calories 354kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 358mg 15%
Potassium 530mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 189IU 4%
Calcium 182mg 18%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.