Description
Cook thick-cut pork chops in your air fryer for a tender, juicy interior and a satisfyingly crisp exterior without excess oil. This recipe works for both bone-in and boneless cuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 thick-cut pork chops (about 1 inch thick, bone-in or boneless)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Pat the pork chops completely dry using paper towels. This step helps achieve a crisp crust.
- In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and thyme to create your seasoning blend.
- Rub the olive oil lightly over both sides of the pork chops, or spray them with cooking spray.
- Generously coat both sides of the chops with the seasoning blend, pressing it lightly onto the meat.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit (195 degrees Celsius) for 5 minutes.
- Place the seasoned pork chops in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap. Work in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 10 minutes.
- Flip the pork chops carefully.
- Continue to air fry for another 4 to 7 minutes, depending on the thickness, until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit (63 degrees Celsius).
- Remove the chops from the air fryer and let them rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For thicker chops (over 1.25 inches), you may need to increase the final cook time by 2 to 3 minutes.
- Always use a meat thermometer to check for doneness; visual checks can be misleading.
- If you prefer a slightly sweeter flavor, substitute 1/2 teaspoon of the thyme with brown sugar in the seasoning blend.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 110