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These air fryer pork chops are the BEST way to cook pork! Juicy, tender, and ready in 9 minutes, you’ll never cook boneless pork chops any other way again!
For all those times you’ve made pork chops and feared they would turn out dry or chewy, fear not. My air fryer pork chop recipe is a game-changer. It honestly guarantees perfectly cooked pork every single time- and it’s fast! Using the air fryer guarantees even cooking and crisps up the chips nicely on the outside while being super juicy in the middle.
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Why I love this recipe
- 3 Ingredients. Pork chops, oil, and spices are all that you’ll need. Oh, and there is no breading!
- The fastest way to cook chops. We’re talking under ten minutes.
- Juicy and tender every time. Also, the sides of the pork are perfectly charred, too.
If you love cooking pork in the air fryer, try my air fryer pork belly, air fryer pork tenderloin, and air fryer bacon next.
★★★★★ REVIEW
“Another fantastic way to make a very hard meat to make delicious. Arman, you keep outdoing yourself with these great recommendations. I made this for the first time in my new air fryer, and, as you said, I don’t think I will ever make them any other way. They came out really tender, and with the added spices, they needed no other additions. Love all your recipes.” – Rick
Ingredients needed
- Pork chops. Use thick, center-cut, boneless pork chops. The recommended thickness is between 1 ½ to 2 inches. Using thick pork chops (as opposed to thinner ones) in the air fryer gives them a lovely seared exterior and juicy middle, which is what we want. Also, try to get your pork from a butcher instead of a grocery store so you can pick the perfect meat.
- Olive oil. To season. You can also use butter or other cooking oil, like avocado.
- Spice mix. I use smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder, which all have robust and smoky flavors.
- Salt and black pepper. To taste.
How to air fry pork chops
This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.
Step 1- Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel.
Step 2- Add pork chops and olive oil to the bowl. Rub the olive oil all over the meat. Add the seasonings.
Step 3- Place the chops in the air fryer basket and air fry for 9 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Step 4- Remove the pork chops from the air fryer, rest for a minute, then serve.
Arman’s recipe tips
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness. This is my #1 tip when working with pork chops or protein that can overcook easily. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part and once it reaches 145F, it’s ready to serve.
- Don’t add all the pork chops at once if they crowd the air fryer basket. I cook the pork in batches if I make a larger batch.
- Rest the chops. Once cooked, rest the chops for 2-3 minutes to let the juices redistribute and yield a super juicy pork chop.
Storage instructions
To Store: Place leftovers in a shallow container and store them in the refrigerator, covered, for up to five days.
To Freeze: Once the pork is cooked and cooled, transfer it to a ziplock bag and store it in the freezer for up to two months.
Reheating: Either microwave the chops for 20-30 seconds or back in the air fryer until hot.
Frequently asked questions
If you overcook the pork chops or don’t flip them halfway through, they are prone to becoming tough and chewy. To be safe, I suggest regularly checking them at the 8-minute mark.
I find air-frying pork chops for 8-10 minutes at 375°F to be the ideal cooking time for perfectly juicy and tender chops.
More easy air fryer dinners
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Air Fryer Pork Chops
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Ingredients
- 4 medium pork chops 1 1/2- 2-inches in thickness
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teapoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 190C/375F.
- Pat dry the boneless pork chops, then add into a bowl and rub the oil generously over them all.
- Mix the smoked paprika, cumin, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl, then rub on both sides of the pork.
- Place the pork chops in the air fryer basket and cook for 9 minutes, flipping halfway through. Use a meat thermometer to check the doneness and ensure it reaches 145F.
- Remove the pork from the air fryer and serve immediately.
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Originally published September 2022, updated May 2025
Loved these! My family love their pork chops, so this was perfect for us.
Cooked these to 145 degrees F and they were super juicy and delicious!
Sounds great. On menu for dinner tonight.
Used your recipe and had terrific results! As promised the pork was moist, tender and well seasoned plus it had a beautiful, all-around sear. Thanks for putting joy back into my cooking😊
As always Arman your recipes are straight to the point, easy to follow and recreate! Million thanks!! I have tried this recipe in my brand new air fryer and honestly I wouldn,t cook them any other way!! they are so juicy and tender! Thank you!!
Great recipe! Came out tender and juicy! Thank You!
So welcome, Barbara!
I Had these chops last and thoroughly enjoyed them , I love reading your recipes and mainly use them for inspiration I am in my mid 80″s and live on my own so I need someone to inspire me to cook
Aw, thanks Cynthia! I hope we can continue to provide delicious recipes for you! 🙂
A simple easy to prepare recipe using a few common ingredients that produces tasty and tender port chops in 10 minutes using the air fryer. My wife who is quite picky about her pork chops loves this recipe.
Thanks Leslie!
Tried this recipe for the first time tonight. I’ve always struggled with having pork chops that stay moist and this does not disappoint. It was so tender and juicy and everybody is already asking me to make it again. LOVED IT!!
I often avoid pork chops because they turn out so dry and tough! This is a great method and so easy and the result is a tender and juicy pork chop. And being able to use the air fryer and not heat up the whole kitchen on a hot summer day is a plus!
I love to hear that, Adrienne! 🙂
Good and super easy French Toast
one word .. AWESOME
Thank you, Mary!!
I made these tonight. For the first time I made juicy pork chops! I will keep this recipe.
Thanks, Maggie!
We made this last night and it was delicious! Thank you 🙏
It’s a keeper!! Simple ingredients, the end product is moist. Very good recipie. I’ve even tried breading it with panko with great results. Ty for sharing
Thanks, Cynthia!
I am not a huge fan of pork chops because they are usually rubbery, boring and tasteless. This was restaurant quality and now my new go to for chops!
Love to hear that, Louetta!
Another fantastic way to make a very hard meat to make delicious. Amann, you keep out doing your self with these great recommendation’s. I. made this for the first time in my new air fryer and like you said I don’t think I will ever make them any other way. They came out really tender and with the added spices they needed no other addition. Love all your recipes.
The best air fryer pork chops recipe I’ve ever made!
I have a mild early Dementia and can’t use regular flour, so your recipes seen to fit the menu for seniors
This worked great! I adjusted the time as I had thick bone-in pork chops. I cooked them for 19 min. great! So easy! Will make again. Thank you!
I’m looking for an air fryer can you tell me the best one to get please
I love using my phillips air fryer 🙂
Could a chicken breast substitute the pork chop
Thanks
We made this last night and it was delicious! Thank you 🙏