🥓 Pork
Juicy Air Fryer Pork Chops
Tender and flavorful pork chops cooked quickly in the air fryer for a crispy crust and juicy interior.
🥘 Ingredients
pork chops (bone-in or boneless, about 1 inch thick) — 2 pieces
olive oil — 2 tablespoons
salt — 1 teaspoon
black pepper — 1/2 teaspoon
garlic powder — 1 teaspoon
sweet paprika — 1 teaspoon
soy sauce (optional) — 2 tablespoons
Dijon mustard (optional) — 1 tablespoon
honey (optional) — 1 tablespoon
👨🍳 Steps
1Choose pork chops of uniform thickness (about 1 inch). They can be bone-in or boneless.
2Optional: prepare a marinade by mixing olive oil, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, honey, and garlic powder. Marinate chops in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
3Remove chops from marinade and pat dry with paper towels to ensure a crispy crust.
4Brush chops with olive oil and season generously on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
5Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 5 minutes.
6Place chops in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap.
7Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through. For thicker chops (about 1.5 inches), increase time to 14-16 minutes.
8Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer; it should reach 63°C (145°F).
9Remove from air fryer and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows juices to redistribute, making the meat more tender.
10Serve with steamed vegetables or mashed potatoes.
🛒 Shopping List
2 pork chops (about 1 inch thick), 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp sweet paprika, 2 tbsp soy sauce (optional), 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional), 1 tbsp honey (optional)