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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Comments & Reviews
Lori says
Got my fryer about a year ago. At first I did simple things, boy lately I have been doing whole meals in it. These pork chops are the latest thing. We loved them. Crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside. I’ll be fixing these for lunch on Christmas day for my daughter and her family.
Karly Campbell says
So glad to hear you like the recipe! Merry Christmas, Lori!
Lori says
Tonight was the second time I’ve fixed this recipe. First time I was still getting use to my airfryer, ended up cooking it too long. Made them again tonight. They came out great. Its been added to go to recipes.
Karly Campbell says
I’m so glad to hear that! Thanks, Lori!
Mike says
What setting so I use.? Airfry broil. Bake ?????
Karly Campbell says
Air fry.
Patricia says
I cooked 3 pork chops each 1 1/4 inches thick. My air fryer broke, so I baked them in a pan with a rack in the oven at 425 degrees F for 26 minutes, flipping them half way through the cook time. I doubled the spices and covered all sides of each chop. My daughter and I loved them, they were perfect! My husband liked them but thought spices were a bit too much. Will adjust for him next time. Thanks for this recipe.
Karly Campbell says
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks, Patricia!
Stitch Maker says
I was just looking for how long to cook boneless pork chops but noticed that I had all of the ingredients for this rub on hand. It went together quickly, the chops cooked up perfectly and they were DELICIOUS! I normally eat pork chops with BBQ sauce, but this didn’t need it. I’m going to pin this recipe and use it again.
Karly Campbell says
I’m so glad you liked the recipe! Thanks for the review! 🙂
Donna says
Followed recipe heated for 5 minutes, cooked for 11 minutes flipp 1/2 way through just to make sure they were evenly cooked on both side, they were both totally pink inside so cut in 1/2 & added another 4 minutes still very tender , maybe just thicker than most
Karly Campbell says
Hi Donna! We cook pork chops to around 150, which will still be a little pink. You can definitely cook longer if you prefer them more well done, as you found. Glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Joann says
Delish
Julia M says
Question on the nutrition is it 1g per pork chop, or how many servings are there for 4 total.
Karly says
Hi Julia! The nutrition is for 1 pork chop.
Sandy says
I have a ninja air fryer- love, love, love it. I hardly use my oven anymore and I cook for 4-5 adults every night
Karly says
That’s amazing! 🙂
Dominique Lillo says
Very tender and tasty. Used in my Instant Pot air fryer. I allowed the olive oil and seasoning to marinate the meat for two hours prior to air frying.
Karly says
Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Nancy says
5 star recipe. Switched out everything bagel spice and a dash of paprika. I use a Kalorik Air Fryer. I love it. Takes place of almost every appliance even my oven (I only cook for 1-2people). Great recipe. I cooked with my asparagus and set time for only 5-7 minutes. Thin pork chops no bones.
Karly says
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Nancy! Thanks for sharing!
Vicki says
These were the best pork chops I’ve ever eaten…..bone in or bone out. They were juicy, with wonderful flavor from the spices in the rub. Even my husband commented on how good they were, and he isn’t one to get excited about what he eats one way or the other!
Karly says
So happy to hear that! Thanks, Vicki!
Mary LeFevre says
I enjoyed this. I did pull the chops about 3 minutes early and let them rest.
Ellen Holmes says
I find it hard to believe that 33 people had no written reviews only starred the recipe?
Karly says
I’m not sure why that’s hard to believe? Much easier to click a button than to leave a whole comment.
Jeanette says
What is the best brand of air fryer. Thank you.
Karly says
Hi Jeanette! We’ve tested so many and our current favorites are the Cosori and the Instant Vortex (affiliate links). Neither are terribly loud, both cook really well, and the size is similar between the two.
Jacque says
Turned out moist and flavorful