These Air Fryer Thick Pork Chops come out tender, juicy and delicious! This quick and easy recipe makes for the best pork chops for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Pair these pork chops with a side of air fryer steakhouse loaded baked potatoes, air fryer corn on the cob, or air fryer broccoli.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe:
- Making these thick cut pork chops in the air fryer requires only 10 minutes of cook time. The perfect dinner for busy families!
- Simple ingredients. These are the best pork chops because they are big on flavor and the recipe only requires simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry!
- The air fryer is one of the best ways to cook pork chops. With no messy stove top to clean up, this recipe has become a family favorite at my house. The outside is perfectly seasoned and glazed and the inside is so flavorful and juicy. Keep reading below for instructions on how to make the perfect thick cut pork chops in the air fryer.
Q&A:
Absolutely! The recipe below can be used for thick boneless pork chops as well.
The USDA recommends cooking pork until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit as measured by a food thermometer.
The main reason pork chops turn out tough is due to overcooking. Even one minute of overcooking can cause dryness. Be sure to remove your pork chops from the air fryer as soon as they are done.
What To Serve With Air Fryer Thick Pork Chops:
Serve these pork chops with green beans, corn, or potatoes and onions. They also go great with these air fryer baby carrots, air fryer broccoli, or air fryer bacon wrapped asparagus bites.
Equipment Needed:
- Air Fryer
Ingredients:
- Pork Chops - Thick bone in pork chops. Bone in pork chops have so much flavor!
- Olive Oil - Used to lightly coat the pork chops before adding the rub.
- Salt & Ground Black Pepper - Season to taste or use my recommended amounts in the recipe.
- Garlic Powder - A must for practically any recipe involving pork.
- Onion Powder - Adds a rich onion flavor that blends perfectly with the other seasonings.
- Smoked Paprika - Adds a rich flavor that makes these pork chops taste like they were made on the grill.
- Brown Sugar - Adds a delicious glaze to the pork chops. Can be omitted if you need this to be sugar free.
Air fryer Instructions:
1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Make the rub: To a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, garlic powder, brown sugar, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Set aside.
3. Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel on both sides.
4. Brush each pork chop with olive oil on both sides.
5. Sprinkle both sides of the pork chops with the rub and press it into the pork chops.
6. Add the pork chops to the air fryer and cook for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit as read by a food thermometer.
7. Remove the pork chops from the air fryer and let rest on a plate for 3 minutes before cutting. Then enjoy with your favorite side dishes.
Recipe Variations And Substitutions:
Try different seasonings: These pork chops taste great seasoned with a simple salt and pepper. You can also try adding ½ teaspoon of chili powder or cayenne pepper for some spice. If you want to make a big batch of pork rub seasoning, be sure to check out my delicious brown sugar pork rub recipe.
Storage And Reheating Instructions:
- Store leftover pork chops in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 4 days.
Pro Tips:
- After cooking, immediately remove the pork chops from the air fryer and let them rest for 3 minutes before cutting into them. This will result in the juiciest pork chop.
- The USDA recommends cooking pork until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit as measured by a food thermometer before removing it from heat.
- Be sure to preheat your air fryer for the best results.
- I used 1-inch-thick pork chops. The length of cooking depends on how thick the chops are.
- The air fryer used in this recipe was the Instant Vortex Plus 6 quart.
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Easy Air Fryer Thick Pork Chops (no breading)
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 thick bone in pork chops
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Pork Chop Rub
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ tablespoon onion powder
- ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Make the rub: To a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, garlic powder, brown sugar, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Set aside.
- Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel on both sides.
- Brush each pork chop with olive oil on both sides.
- Sprinkle both sides of the pork chops with the rub and press it into the pork chops.
- Add the pork chops to the air fryer and cook for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit as read by a food thermometer.
- Remove the pork chops from the air fryer and let rest on a plate for 3 minutes before cutting. Then enjoy with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- Store leftover pork chops in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 4 days.
- After cooking, immediately remove the pork chops from the air fryer and let them rest for 3 minutes before cutting into them. This will result in the juiciest pork chop.
- The USDA recommends cooking pork until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit as measured by a food thermometer before removing it from heat.
- Be sure to preheat your air fryer for the best results.
- I used 1-inch-thick pork chops. The length of cooking depends on how thick the chops are.
- The air fryer used in this recipe was the Instant Vortex Plus 6 quart.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate. For accurate nutritional information you should refer to the nutritional labels on the packages of the specific ingredients that you used.
Sam
Mine were flavorful and juicy. 1 1/2 inch pork chops turned out perfect!