These Air Fryer Boneless Pork Chops get a simple rub of garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, then cook in about 10 minutes at 380°F for tender, juicy chops with a savory seasoned crust. No breading and no flipping, and dinner is on the table in 15 minutes.
We love pork chops in this house, but only if they’re tender and juicy. No tough, dry pork chops for us!
They turn out tender and juicy every time, and it’s simple to change up the seasoning to whatever you have in the pantry. Since they aren’t breaded, there’s no dredging station and no extra mess. Just a quick rub and into the basket.
Much like our air fryer BBQ chicken and our air fryer drumsticks, we bust out the air fryer regularly to make these air fryer boneless pork chops.
Serve them with our Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts or our air fryer tater tots.
3 Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
Dinner in 15 minutes. Five minutes of prep and about 10 minutes in the air fryer. That’s a weeknight win.
Juicy, not dry. Cooking to 150°F and letting the chops rest for 5 minutes keeps them tender with just a hint of pink in the center.
Pantry seasonings. Garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. You probably have everything already.
Ingredient Notes:
Boneless pork chops. Look for boneless, center-cut chops. We tested this recipe with half-inch thick chops, so if yours are thinner, stay on the lower end of the cook time. If yours are thicker, plan on the longer end and check the temperature. Grabbing a family pack and freezing the extras is an easy way to save.
Seasoning- The seasoning blend is pretty basic. You should have no problem finding olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Naturally Low Carb!
These pork chops aren’t breaded, so they’re naturally low carb and keto friendly. Pair them with our Easy Air Fryer Cauliflower or Low Carb Air Fryer Zucchini for a full low carb dinner.
How To Make Pork Chops in the Air Fryer:
Preheat and Season – Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for 5 minutes. While it heats, drizzle the pork chops with oil, stir together the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, and rub the seasoning onto both sides.
Air Fry – Lay the chops in the basket and cook for 9 to 11 minutes, until they reach 150°F in the center. The thickness of your chops and your air fryer model both affect the time, so check early.
Rest – Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Recipe Tips!
Use a meat thermometer. It’s the easiest way to hit 150°F without cutting into the chop. Pork is safe at 145°F, but we like ours just a little more done.
Don’t skip the rest. Those 5 minutes let the juices settle back into the meat so the chops stay juicy when you cut into them.
Give them space. Lay the chops in a single layer so the hot air can move around each one. Cook in batches if your basket is small.
Watch the thickness. Thinner chops cook faster, and thicker ones need a few more minutes. Start checking the temperature at the low end of the cook time.
Frequently Asked Questions:
The pork chops are best left in the fridge for only 3-5 days after you cook them. Make sure they are in an air tight container for storing.
We like to use the air fryer for reheating almost everything. For these, heat the air fryer to 300 degrees and cook for 4 minutes or until warm. This will vary based on the thickness of your pork chop.
Pork can safely be cooked to 145 degrees, but we do prefer a bit more well done than that. We cook pork chops to 150 degrees and then allow them to rest for 5 minutes. This will create a tender, juicy pork chop with just a hint of pink in the center. Cooking past 150 degrees will create a drier, tougher chop.
Make It a Meal:
- Serve these chops with air fryer cauliflower or low carb zucchini!
- If carbs are your friend, as they are mine, I love pork chops with roasted sweet potatoes as a side dish! Also, cheese stuffed crescent rolls are amazing with everything!
- Sausage stuffed mushrooms are a good appetizer for this meal.
- For dessert, if you want to keep your air fryer hot try these apple hand pies or indoor s’mores!
Air Fryer Boneless Pork Chops
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 boneless center cut pork chops about ½ inch thick
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked pepper
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 380 degrees for 5 minutes.
- While the air fryer preheats, drizzle the pork chops with the oil.
- Stir together the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle evenly over the pork chops. Rub to coat both sides with the seasoning.
- Place the pork chops in the air fryer and cook for 9-11 minutes or until the pork chops reach 150 degrees. Time may vary depending on thickness of pork chops and the model of air fryer used.
- Let pork chops rest 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
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Connie says
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