4.5 from 6 votes
Thin Pork Chops in the Air Fryer
Cook thin pork chops in the air fryer for a quick and easy meal. It takes less than 10 minutes, and you can serve the tender chops with any side you like.
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 277 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 thin pork chops boneless, Note 1
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt or kosher salt, Note 2
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F/190°C for about 3 minutes or according to the machine’s instructions.
- Seasoning: Mix the spices in a small bowl. ½ teaspoon sea salt + ½ teaspoon black pepper + 1 teaspoon brown sugar + ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika + 1 teaspoon smoked paprika + ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Season chops: Dry the meat with paper towels and rub it with the oil to coat it lightly all over. Season liberally with the seasoning mixture and rub well to distribute the seasoning all over the meat. 4 thin pork chops + 1 tablespoon oil
- Cook thin pork chops: Place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Cook for 5-8 minutes, flipping halfway. The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the pork chops (Note 1).
- Check the internal temperature of the pork chops; it should be 145°F/63°C.
- Rest the meat for 2-3 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- The thin boneless pork chops I had weighed 3 oz/ 85 g and were ⅓ inch/ almost 1 cm thick. The safe internal temperature (145°F/63°C) was reached after 5 minutes of cooking. If your chops are thicker, increase the cooking time slightly, and check regularly with a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.
- Spices: You can basically use any spices, spice blend, or dry rub you like, either homemade or store-bought.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2pork chop
Calories
277kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
654mg
(27%)
Potassium
515mg
(15%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
258IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2pork chop | |
| Calories | 277kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 654mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 515mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 258IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.