{"id":14885,"date":"2026-03-18T14:22:38","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T14:22:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/airfryer-tips.us\/en\/?p=14885"},"modified":"2026-03-18T14:22:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T14:22:38","slug":"pork-chops-in-an-air-fryer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/airfryer-tips.us\/en\/pork-chops-in-an-air-fryer\/","title":{"rendered":"Pork Chops in an Air Fryer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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These\u00a0Pork Chops in an Air Fryer<\/strong>\u00a0are the definition of easy comfort food\u2014juicy, tender on the inside with a beautifully browned, slightly crispy exterior<\/strong>. The air fryer locks in moisture while giving you that perfect sear without needing a pan or grill.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s a quick, reliable recipe that\u2019s perfect for busy weeknights or when you want a satisfying dinner with minimal effort.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Ingredients \ud83d\uded2<\/h2>\n
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  • 2\u20134 pork chops (bone-in or boneless, about 1 inch thick)<\/li>\n
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil<\/li>\n
  • 1 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n
  • \u00bd teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder<\/li>\n
  • 1 teaspoon paprika<\/li>\n
  • \u00bd teaspoon onion powder<\/li>\n
  • \u00bd teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Optional:<\/p>\n

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    • 1 tablespoon butter (for finishing)<\/li>\n
    • Fresh herbs for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      <\/span>Step-by-Step Instructions \ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83c\udf73<\/h2>\n

      1. Prep the Pork Chops<\/h3>\n

      Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. This helps achieve that nice browned crust.<\/p>\n

      2. Season the Chops<\/h3>\n

      Rub with\u00a0olive oil<\/strong>, then season both sides with:<\/p>\n

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      • Salt<\/li>\n
      • Pepper<\/li>\n
      • Garlic powder<\/li>\n
      • Paprika<\/li>\n
      • Onion powder<\/li>\n
      • Thyme<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        3. Preheat the Air Fryer<\/h3>\n

        Preheat to\u00a0380\u00b0F (193\u00b0C)<\/strong>\u00a0for\u00a03\u20135 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

        4. Cook the Pork Chops<\/h3>\n

        Place pork chops in a\u00a0single layer<\/strong> in the basket.<\/p>\n

        Cook for\u00a010\u201314 minutes<\/strong>, flipping halfway through.<\/p>\n

        Cooking guide:<\/p>\n

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        • 10\u201311 minutes \u2192 thinner chops<\/li>\n
        • 12\u201314 minutes \u2192 thicker chops<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Internal temperature should reach\u00a0145\u00b0F (63\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

          5. Rest & Serve<\/h3>\n

          Let the pork chops rest for\u00a05 minutes<\/strong>\u00a0before serving. Add a small pat of butter on top if desired.<\/p>\n

          <\/span>Serving Suggestions \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f<\/h2>\n

          Serve these pork chops with:<\/p>\n

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          • Mashed potatoes or roasted potatoes<\/li>\n
          • Steamed vegetables (broccoli, green beans)<\/li>\n
          • Rice or quinoa<\/li>\n
          • Fresh salad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            Also Visit:<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Air Fryer Chicken Recipe<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

            They also pair well with\u00a0applesauce or a light mustard sauce<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

            <\/span>Nutrition (Approximate per serving) \ud83d\udcca<\/h2>\n
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            • Calories: 300<\/li>\n
            • Protein: 30g<\/li>\n
            • Carbohydrates: 1g<\/li>\n
            • Fat: 20g<\/li>\n
            • Fiber: 0g<\/li>\n
            • Sugar: 0g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              \u2705\u00a0Pro Tip:<\/strong>
              \nFor an extra golden crust, cook the pork chops at\u00a0400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C)<\/strong>\u00a0for the last\u00a02\u20133 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                These\u00a0Pork Chops in an Air Fryer\u00a0are the definition of easy comfort food\u2014juicy, tender on the inside with a beautifully browned, slightly crispy exterior. The air fryer locks in moisture while giving you that perfect sear without needing a pan or grill. It\u2019s a quick, reliable recipe that\u2019s perfect for busy weeknights or when you want a satisfying dinner with minimal effort. Ingredients \ud83d\uded2 2\u20134 pork chops (bone-in or boneless, about 1 inch thick) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon salt \u00bd teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon paprika \u00bd teaspoon onion powder \u00bd teaspoon dried thyme <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14886,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14885","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","has_thumb"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/airfryer-tips.us\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14885","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/airfryer-tips.us\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/airfryer-tips.us\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/airfryer-tips.us\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/airfryer-tips.us\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14885"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/airfryer-tips.us\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14885\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14887,"href":"https:\/\/airfryer-tips.us\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14885\/revisions\/14887"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/airfryer-tips.us\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14886"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/airfryer-tips.us\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14885"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/airfryer-tips.us\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14885"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/airfryer-tips.us\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14885"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}